MV Electrical Engineer

Position: Electrical Engineer (MV Specialist)

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Project Type: Data Centre

We are working with an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of blue‑chip companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK and Europe, they are a preferred engineering service provider in growth areas such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. The company fosters an innovative, collaborative and performance‑focused culture. The successful candidate will have opportunity to grow and develop within a company committed to talent development and rewarding performance.

As a MV Specialist Electrical Engineer you will be responsible for MV system related engineering activities on a specific construction project or multiple projects. Activities will vary and will be agreed with the Project Manager. You will coordinate the technical design with the onsite installation through to commissioning, ensuring alignment with the client’s vision, mission and values. Here is a detailed breakdown of responsibilities:

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• MV System Project Lead: Provide direction and leadership for the design and engineering MV system activities on a project level. This includes setting goals, developing short to mid-term plans, and aligning MV system progress with the overall project delivery strategy and program.
  
• Multi-Project Management: Lead and manage MV system design and engineering activities across various projects and geographical regions, depending on the scope and project requirements.
  
• Compile and issue electrical technical submittals
  
• Manage submittals through the approvals process, track procurement and delivery of electrical equipment and complete the receipt verification process once the equipment is delivered
  
• Attend and record regular supply chain meetings to ensure progress is monitored and maintained within the overall construction programme
  
• Update and record progress on system trackers aligned with the construction schedule
  
• Review the electrical installation with the BIM team to ensure the design is constructible and there is adequate space for installation and maintenance of all equipment and cabling
  
• Liaise with the design team and supply chain to ensure correct operation of the plant on site and successful handover
  
• Complete electrical system walk-downs to verify compliance with specifications and drawings
  
• Compile test packs, FATs/FTOPs and O&Ms and present for approval
  
• Manage specialist vendors during commissioning to ensure timely completion of their works
  
• Undertake client training in line with the agreed training plan
  
• Regional Support: Assist construction teams with resolving complex MV system technical issues that cannot be resolved at the project level
  

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• Review consultant and subcontractor designs for MV systems (switchgear, transformers, cables, earthing, relays, and protection systems) to identify design gaps and deviations or contradictions in the specifications
  
• Validate sizing, ratings, and specifications of MV equipment against system study outputs
  
• Validate cable sizing and make recommendations as appropriate
  
• Ensure designs comply with project specifications, IEC/IEEE standards, and client requirements
  
• Verify integration of MV systems with LV, HV, and control systems
  

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• Support the Project Manager, Electrical Engineering Manager and Design Manager to ensure the overall successful delivery of design and engineering MV system related activities on the project
  
• Attend monthly meetings with the Design Manager to review KPI progress and drive ongoing improvements
  
• Talent Development: Oversee onboarding and development of design and engineering talent across the company, including supporting career paths and developing training programs
  

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• Engineering and Design Process Optimisation: Continuously improve and integrate MV system related engineering and design processes
  
• Knowledge Sharing: Facilitate sharing of best practices and lessons learned through workshops and training programs across regions
  

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• Performance Monitoring: Monitor and track the progress and development of graduate electrical engineers
  
• Reporting and Auditing: Monitor and audit MV system compliance with established design, project engineering, and commissioning procedures through Project Support Reviews
  
• Project, Design and Engineering Reports: Support and assist in the development, maintenance, and accuracy of Project Engineering Reports for MV systems across multiple projects
  

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• Responsibilities Management: Collaborate with Project Leads, Project Managers, Design and Engineering Managers to clearly define the roles and responsibilities of an MV system owner. xcfaprz Depending on scope, ownership may be full or provide support in specific areas
  
• Training and Development Collaboration: Work with HR and others to develop training and workshop materials on the MV system for engineer development programs. Organise at least one training session per year
  
• Estimating Support: Assist the estimating team with technical queries and evaluation of alternative technologies and value engineering proposals
  
• Interface with Procurement: Work with procurement to evaluate suitability of products for alternative proposals
  

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• Engineering Alerts: Ensure regular Engineering Alerts related to the MV system are produced for circulation across the group, aiming for at least one technical alert per year