Design Engineer – MV/HV Substations

About the role

We are looking for a Design Engineer to join our team in Ireland and support the delivery of medium‑voltage (MV) and high‑voltage (HV) substation projects. The role involves designing control and protection systems, producing detailed engineering drawings and collaborating with internal teams and clients to ensure high‑quality energy infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Design MV/HV control and protection systems for substations.
• Create detailed engineering drawings using EPLAN and AutoCAD.
• Perform protection studies with ETAP.
• Develop schematics, signal lists, and technical documentation.
• Support procurement activities and material take‑offs.
• Collaborate with operations to verify buildability of designs.
• Manage technical submittals and obtain approvals.
• Liaise with clients and key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Required profile

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of experience in MV/HV design.
• Experience with substations (38 kV+) is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of control and protection systems.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities.

Required skills

• EPLAN
• AutoCAD
• ETAP
• Control & protection system design
• Electrical engineering design