Primary Design Engineer

Primary Design Electrical Engineer | Ireland

• Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
• To build your career by assisting in the delivery of 'leading edge' engineering projects.
• To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
• To benefit from Kirby's Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
• To work with the best.
• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

About Kirby Group Engineering
Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of 'blue chip' companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK and Europe, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

Role Purpose
As Primary Design Electrical Engineer you will be responsible for the lead technical support on projects, from initial enquiry and tendering right through to construction, commissioning and energisation across all Kirby business units. The role will require an adaptable and agile individual who will work with various sections across the entire business, with a particular emphasis on the HV electrical elements of M&E projects. While the role will be primarily focusing on M&E installations and projects, the successful applicant will be part of the Power & Renewables engineering team affording them the opportunity to expand their knowledge and experience on electrical installations up to 400kV.

Primary Design Electrical Engineer Responsibilities
In conjunction with your project team, you will be responsible for the execution of various stages of a project as follows:

• Produce Primary Plant designs for the development and delivery of HV substation projects.
• Produce engineering reporting documentation such as CT burden assessments, control building lighting and heating calculations
• Produce Substation compound and building layout drawings, incorporating the TSO/DSO Specifications and Employer's Requirements in the design documentation.
• Co-operate with internal teams such as Secondary design, civil and operations engineers, consultants, contractors, and clients to ensure technical compliance.
• Produce and review all primary plant technical drawings, specifications, and documentation.
• Ensure designs are produced in compliance with applicable standards (IEC, IEEE, EN etc.) and regulatory requirements such as fire and evacuation regulations.
• Provide technical support during installation, testing, and commissioning phases.
• Identify and mitigate safety and design risks and resolve technical issues proactively.

Necessary requirement of the Electrical Project Engineer

• 3rd level Qualification in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years in Primary Engineering Design design/project management experience on industrial installation projects
• Professional and commercial acumen and be capable of representing Kirby at a senior level in meetings
• Detailed understanding of HV and MV network requirements in industrial settings, with particular emphasis on resilience and studies requirements
• Experience with energy management systems and integration of automated control systems to electrical networks
• A proven track record of delivering projects on time and to budget
• Experience of managing multiple projects at the one time
• Strong IT skills
• A flexible and delivery focused mind-set
• Excellent communicator/strong interpersonal skills/communicates with impact
• Excellent record keeper and administration skills
• Leads and influences others.
• Innovates and leads in mechanical/technical activity and challenges.
• Plans and effectively manages projects.
• Solves problems analytically and acts decisively
• Is process driven and focuses on EHS and Quality Work Management Systems and Processes
• Mentor and Coach to junior engineers and graduates

For more information on this Electrical Project Engineer/ Project Engineer position or other Electrical Project Engineer / Mechanical Engineer opportunities based in Ireland the UK or Europe contact Kirby Group Talent Acquisitions Team confidentially on or apply in confidence.