Electrical Design Engineer

Title: Electrical Engineer

Location: Kildare

Type: 12-Month Contract

Salary: DOE

REF Code: DES-1203

Overview

This is a challenging opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary, highly collaborative and coordinated team. The role will focus on delivering projects within semiconductor manufacturing, data centre facilities, and other advanced manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Organise, assign, and delegate engineering and design tasks to support the production of construction documents alongside a team of engineers and designers
• Manage project scope, budget, and schedule to meet defined objectives
• Collaborate in real time with multi-disciplinary teams to develop integrated design solutions
• Take responsibility for electrical design deliverables, ensuring technical accuracy, completeness, and quality of construction documentation
• Analyse and design complex building electrical systems, including:
• Medium and low voltage power systems
• Lighting, grounding, and process heating systems
• Standby generators and UPS systems for critical power applications
• Support site selection and due diligence activities during early project phases
• Conduct field activities, including observation of construction works
• Review construction submittals to ensure alignment with design intent and contract requirements
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior electrical engineers and designers on a project basis

Requirements

• Honours Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the design of building electrical systems
• Strong knowledge and application of IEC and relevant local building/specialty codes
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal

Preferred Experience

• 5 + years’ experience in electrical design within building services
• Experience in semiconductor or other advanced manufacturing facility design
• Experience with semiconductor tool installation and data centre design
• Knowledge of ATEX requirements

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of Revit or other BIM software
• Experience with electrical design software such as EasyPower, ETAP, or SKM PowerTools

**Only candidates with a valid work visa for Ireland or an EU passport will be considered.