Lead Electrical Engineer - Dublin

Job Title: Lead Electrical Engineer

Location: Dublin

Reporting to:  Engineering Manager/Engineering Director

About H&MV Engineering

H&MV Engineering is a global leader in high-voltage electrical engineering, powering the transition to a sustainable future. We’re at the cutting-edge of renewable energy, data centres, and complex utility projects - powered by a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

Our foundation is built on safety, collaboration, and respect. These values shape how we work, how we lead, and how we grow. And at H&MV Engineering, growth isn’t just a goal—it’s a mindset.

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:

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.

Key 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.

Key Requirements:

• Honours Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a similar role within an HV contracting or utility environment.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proficient in electrical design software, including ETAP, EPLAN, and AutoCAD.
• Experienced in leading and managing teams, with proven people management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for effective collaboration across disciplines.
• Recognised as a team-oriented professional who takes initiative and drives projects forward.

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.