Electrical Engineer Job Description
Energia Group is a leading energy company in Ireland, delivering careers that power a greener and fairer future. We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team in Dublin.
About the Role
This role will support our Renewables team with projects across onshore, offshore, solar, battery, and other renewable technologies. The successful candidate will provide advice and expertise in relation to Electrical Engineering, working closely with our Electrical Engineering Manager.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Grid & Electrical Team to ensure electrical engineering elements of projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the expected quality standard.
* Interface and monitoring of contractors and utility companies to ensure the successful delivery of contestable assets.
* Input into electrical design review to identify design gaps and deviations or contradictions in specifications.
* Review of Employers Requirements for individual projects and assistance with preparation of same for tendering and contract purposes.
* Input into technical assessments and technical issue solutions.
* Monitor submittals through the approvals process, track procurement and delivery of key long lead items.
* Attend site monthly meetings to ensure that progress of the electrical works is monitored and maintained in accordance with overall construction programme.
* Assist with the quality management of the project construction phase including site attendance to inspect and supervise key works.
* Witness site acceptance tests for all major electrical plant and attend factory acceptance tests where required.
* Update and record project progress.
* Input into the review and response to technical queries from site during the construction and commissioning phases in relation to specifications/drawings/materials/equipment.
* Work as an integral part of the commissioning process.
* Interface with EirGrid, ESBN, NIE, and SONI with respect to initial dispatch tests on renewable projects during commissioning phase until maximum export capacity is achieved.
Requirements
* Third-level qualification in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline.
* At least 3 years' experience in HV/MV electrical infrastructure projects.
* Demonstrable experience of being on live construction/electrical engineering projects.
* Proven experience of preparing drawings, designs, and reports to management.
* Current driving license and access to a car.
Desirable Criteria
* Experience in the design and construction of substation projects at 38, 110, or 220 kV voltage levels.
* Experience in utility grid contestable design and delivery.
* Proven experience in the design and construction of renewables projects electrical works packages.