Electrical Design Engineer

at  RPS Group

We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Design Engineer into our the Power and Utilities team.
This is a hybrid role and offices available are Dublin, Galway, Cork, Sligo and Kilkenny.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum:

• Electrical Engineering Degree ideally level 8
• Sufficient and appropriate experience
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent is an advantage; candidates should be seeking to achieve this status if not already achieved.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Computer literate – Microsoft packages etc.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with some or all aspects of HV substations from 10kV to 220kV.
• Familiarity with engineering software packages (Powerfactory, ETAP)
• Familiarity with ESB standards

SKILLS:

• Team player and have good interpersonal skills.
• Technical leader.
• Flexible, committed and work well under time pressure.
• Safety focused.
• Logical and imaginative approach to problem solving.
• Proven capability in decision making.
• Motivated and work well without direct supervision
• While candidates with all stated experience would be preferred, we would consider applicants for a trainee role with some of the desired skills and experience.

• Preparation of design drawings (Layouts, schematics etc.)
• Use of drawing packages including AutoCad and EPLAN
• Preparation of equipment specifications
• Liaising with clients and third parties
• Design of protection and control schemes
• Preparation of panel schematic drawings
• Proficient in English technical report writing
• Surveys of existing electrical infrastructure installations.
• Development of enduring design solutions in accordance with relevant standards and client requirements.
• Assessment of design hazards in the context of the Health & Safety (Construction) Regulations.
• Producing/reviewing design calculations, drawings, cost estimates.
• Providing technical input and advice to clients in relation to electrical / energy infrastructure projects.
• Exploring opportunities for innovation and sustainability in all aspects of our design.
• Progress reporting.
• Client liaison including presentation of design reports for review and discussion.