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Energy

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Your impact

Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our Irish team continues to expand, we are seeking a Principal Protection & Control Engineer to support a range of high-profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio. This includes high voltage AIS and GIS Substations, transmission system assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams for Protection & Control systems across transmission and renewable energy projects
Develop and review interface designs, protection schemes, and control philosophies
Ensure quality assurance and timely delivery of design packages and technical bids
Undertake site visits and non-intrusive surveys as part of design or site support activities
Review protection settings, relay coordination, and scheme logic
Coordinate with back-office engineers, sub-contractors, and suppliers
Support tendering activities and contribute to technical offers
Identify and manage technical risks, ensuring compliance with CDM and safety standards
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team capability development
Maintain strong client relationships and support business development

Here's what you'll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Extensive experience in P&C FEED and detailed design for high-voltage installations (132kV–400kV)
Experience across the full project lifecycle from feasibility to detailed design
Familiarity with protection and control systems for DNOs, BESS, windfarms, and HVDC
Ability to work flexibly across multiple projects and manage competing priorities
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

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As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

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Locations

City	State	Country
Cork	Co. Cork	Ireland
Dublin	Dublin	Ireland

Principal Protection & Control (P&C) Design Engineer

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