Lead Electrical Engineer - Cork

H&MV Engineering is a leading global Provider of Specialist Design, Engineering and Construction Services across a variety of key sectors including Data Centres, Renewables and Transmission and Distribution Utilities.

Our ingenuity is developed and strengthened by 3 decades of experience delivering EPC projects across the world. We have active sites and offices across the EMEA region, where our local expert staff provide engineering solutions to our clients.

As an organisation our Culture & Values are a critical part of our ability to meet the challenges of today’s demanding utility market, enabling us deliver least cost solutions that do not compromise safety, quality, or customer service.

H&MV Engineering is growing fast so this position presents a great opportunity for the right candidate, as we are looking for someone who will embrace the opportunity, and progress with the business as it grows. So, if you feel you are the right fit for H&MV, and the above Culture and Values.

THE ROLE:

We are looking for Electrical Design Team Leads to add to our growing Engineering team and become the driving force behind our high voltage projects. You’ll be part of the design team for a range of multi-disciplinary Transmission & Distribution projects both domestically and internationally. The Design Teams Leads are responsible for leading & managing the design team that he/she is allocated.  He/she will report directly to the Engineering Manager/Engineering Director.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Overall responsibility for the electrical requirements of projects assigned to you ensuring resources are assigned and the project runs efficiently. 
• Assign and co-ordinate work to Electrical Engineers and ensure work provided is on track for completion in line with project milestones.  

• Work closely with civil designer to ensure civil aspects meet electrical equipment requirements. 
• Act as single point of contact (SPOC) with Utility provider and client owners engineer. 
• Manage electrical & civil design logs from Utility provider and client owners engineer. 
• Manage design pack submittals to Utility provider and client owners engineer. 
• Preparation of procurement specifications for the main primary plant including HV power transformers, HV circuit breakers, HV switchgear and NERs. 
• Review supplier documents and schematics to ensure equipment is compliant with technical specifications and functional specifications. 

• Responsible for approval of physical HV layouts, electrical systems, secondary control and protection systems and single line diagrams. 
• Responsible for approval of HV system studies including protection coordination, voltage regulation, load flow and fault level reports. 
• Attend Utility provider and client owners engineer meetings as required. 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Honours Electrical Engineering Degree.
• Minimum 6 Years’ Experience in a similar role with HV contractor or utility.
• Working knowledge of design software to include ETAP, Eplan, AutoCAD. 
• People management skills.
• Strong communications skills. 
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills. 
• Team player who demonstrates high level of initiative. 

H&MV Engineering is an equal-opportunity employer.