Electrical Engineering Graduate Programme 2026 - Cork

Job Title: Graduate Electrical Engineer

Job Location: Cork, Ireland

Department: Engineering

About Us

 H&MV Engineering is a leading global provider of specialist Design, Engineering, and Construction Services, delivering turnkey high-voltage infrastructure for high energy users, battery storage facilities, and power generation clients.

We operate across key sectors including Renewables, Data Centres, Pharmaceuticals, Utilities, and Heavy Industry, offering EPC solutions that connect clients to regional electricity grids. With over 30 years of experience, we are proud to uphold our values of Safety, Excellence, Teamwork, Respect, and Sustainability, and we continue to grow across the EMEA region and beyond.   

We invest in our people, offering opportunities to develop, lead, and shape the future of energy. We value passion, motivation, and problem-solving skills, and we believe that diverse perspectives fuel better outcomes. 

We’re not here to keep up—we’re here to lead. 

About The Role

The Electrical Engineering Graduate role is a unique and exciting opportunity to join our Engineering Team on a permanent, full-time basis as part of our structured 2-Year Graduate Development Programme. You will take part in rotational placements across Design, BIM, Commissioning, and Maintenance, giving you a full understanding of how H&MV delivers large-scale electrical infrastructure projects. Throughout the programme, you will gain hands-on experience, structured training, and one-to-one mentoring to develop both your technical and professional skills. As a CPD-accredited employer, we encourage all graduates to become members of Engineers Ireland and actively support you in progressing toward Chartered Engineer status.

This role is suited to recent or soon-to-be graduates who are driven, curious, and eager to build a long-term career in the high-voltage energy sector.

Responsibilities

During the programme, you will be exposed to and trained in:

• The design of high-voltage (HV) electrical layouts and system architecture
• HV protection and control system design principles
• Reviewing and developing schematic drawings and single line diagrams (SLDs)
• Supporting HV system studies (including protection coordination, arc flash analysis, load flow, voltage regulation, and fault level analysis)
• Pre-commissioning and commissioning support of AIS, GIS and HIS substations.
• Gaining exposure to live client and project meetings, representing H&MV as a graduate engineer
• Understanding project safety requirements and learning to work in line with H&MV’s safety-first culture
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including BIM, Procurement, Project Management, and Site Supervision

Requirements

• Recent graduate or final year student pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset with a high level of attention to detail
• Self-motivated and eager to learn, with a proactive attitude and ability to work on your own initiative
• Willingness to travel or work on-site depending on the team rotation
• Desire to progress professionally within the energy or high-voltage infrastructure industry

H&MV Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

Ready to energise your career? 

Join our inclusive team and help build a brighter, more sustainable future—one project at a time.