Construction - Electrical Design Engineer

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Co. Galway.

The main knowledge, skills and experience required of the Electrical Design Engineer are outlined as follows:

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• Level 7/8 Degree in Electrical Engineering
  
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience, preferably in the Water & Wastewater sector
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  
• Excellent planning, organisational, training, teamwork, problem resolution and presentation skills
  
• Excellent literacy, numeric and IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Autodesk packages
  
• Working knowledge of Trimble ProDesign (Amtech) or ETAP calculation software
  
• Full Clean driving licence
  

The main duties and responsibilities of the Electrical Design Engineer are outlined as follows:

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• Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental, Sustainability & Quality standards, policies and procedures are developed into all designs and design outputs.
  
• Work collaboratively with other engineering disciplines in Process, Mechanical, Control & Automation, Civil and Structural to achieve an optimum design solution.
  
• Report to the Electrical Department Manager and compile and review site surveys, condition reports and M&I listings.
  
• Perform electrical load balances, MIC load calculations and medium voltage design.
  
• Design and size generator systems for backup applications.
  
• General electrical services design, lighting and emergency lighting, earthing and lightning protection designs.
  
• Cable sizing and cable schedules.
  
• Review I/O of listings, control panel drawings, schematics and specialist reports on harmonics.
  
• Design solar PV generation, battery storage and renewable generators for small applications.
  
• Undertake site surveys and preliminary condition reports on existing infrastructure/assets.
  
• Procurement of LV packages (Main Distribution Boards, MCCs, control panels, automation hardware/software, starters, electrical installation works, earthing and lightning protection).
  
• Procurement of MV packages (distribution transformers, MV switchgear, specialist design services).
  
• Procure and manage 3rd‑party design consultants as required.
  
• Provide technical and commercial review of tender returns, ensuring alignment with required standards and value for money.
  
• Recommend to procurement and provide a detailed handover to site delivery teams, including close‑out of design comments or construction queries.
  
• Assist with the preparation and pricing of tender submissions for electrical works.
  
• Promote and advocate key themes from Glanua Business Strategy: off‑site manufacturing, improved digitalised ways of working and sustainability.
  
• Encourage use of innovative technology and ways of working within the team. xcfaprz
  

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• Construction
  

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• Not Required
  

Essential

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• Minimum experienced required (years): 3
  
• Minimum qualification: Level 7 (incl. Diploma & Ordinary Bachelor Degree)
  

Desirable

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• Ability skills: Administration, Analytical, Communications, Computer Literacy
  
• Competency skills: Collaboration, Decision Making, Flexibility, Initiative
  
• Driving licence: Full B