Job Title : Electrical Design Engineer – Substations

Location: Charleville

Overview

Sparktel Recruitment is currently recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering contractor for an Electrical Design Engineer – Substations to join their growing team in Charleville.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical design engineer to work on major HV and MV substation projects, supporting the delivery of critical power infrastructure from concept design through to commissioning.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, and delivery of HV and MV substation projects. The role involves preparing detailed engineering designs, technical specifications, construction drawings, and supporting project delivery throughout all project phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Design electrical substations ranging from 10kV to 400kV.
• Produce primary and secondary design drawings.
• Prepare equipment specifications and technical documentation.
• Develop protection and control philosophies.
• Design cable systems, earthing systems, and auxiliary services.
• Carry out electrical calculations, load studies, and fault level assessments.
• Review vendor documentation and design submissions.
• Support construction and commissioning teams during project delivery.
• Ensure designs comply with industry and utility standards.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and project workshops.
• Maintain compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality requirements.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in HV/MV substation design.
• Experience using AutoCAD, EPLAN, ETAP, DIgSILENT, or similar engineering software.
• Knowledge of relevant transmission and distribution standards.
• Chartered Engineer status desirable.
• Strong technical and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent report writing and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile power and utility infrastructure projects.
• Career progression within a growing and innovative organisation.
• Exposure to major HV and MV substation design projects.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

Apply

If you would like more information on this role, please send your CV to joba@sparktel.ie