Staff Engineer, Power Systems

About the role

Analog Devices is seeking a highly experienced electrical engineer with deep expertise in power distribution systems, grid digitisation technologies, advanced sensing, analytics and networks operations. The role focuses on sensor technologies, product development, topology-aware network analytics, fault analysis tools, customer technical engagement, tender support and the creation of high-quality technical documentation and training materials. It is based in Glasnevin, with about 10% travel required.

Key responsibilities

• Provide subject-matter expertise on electricity distribution systems, including medium and low voltage network operations, load behaviour, switching operations and control centre processes.
• Lead the technical development and deployment of grid monitoring and analysis solutions based on advanced sensing platforms and high-resolution data acquisition.
• Apply sensor technologies to improve real-time network observability, including waveform analysis, harmonics and thermal monitoring.
• Support analytics models, fault detection strategies and situational awareness tools using knowledge of network topology.
• Work with software engineering teams to turn data into actionable insights through analytics visualisation and cloud-based platforms.
• Integrate VT Electron systems into customer Digital Twin, SCADA and ADMS environments, defining integration architectures, validation approaches and performance criteria.
• Contribute to tender submissions (technical specifications, compliance matrices, solution architecture, configurations and deployment methods).
• Represent the company in technical workshops, customer meetings and clarification sessions, and develop technical documentation such as design descriptions, installation guides, commissioning procedures and operation manuals.
• Design and oversee system validation and acceptance testing, and deliver technical training for internal teams and customers.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• At least six years of experience in electricity distribution systems, including network operations and system integration.
• Direct experience with distribution system operators on digitalisation or network modernisation projects, and field experience with primary and secondary substations.
• Experience with technical tender responses and customer solution development in a utility context.
• Ability to write clear technical documentation and communicate complex topics to engineers and non-engineers.
• Willingness to travel as required, and a full driving licence.

Required skills

• Knowledge of IEC and EN standards for monitoring, protection and data communications in electricity networks (desirable)
• Cloud-based architectures, IoT platforms or advanced analytics for energy systems (desirable)
• Electronics, firmware and coding experience (desirable)
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional accreditation (desirable)

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Collaborative and innovative team environment
• Career development opportunities and international exposure