High Salary Senior Electrical Design Expert

One of Ireland's leading Mechanical & Electrical contractors has been delivering innovative mechanical, electrical, fire protection and technology services and solutions for 50 years across a wide range of sectors including industrial, manufacturing and life sciences.

• Review electrical design to identify design gaps and deviations or contradictions in the specifications.
• Validate panel schematics and cable sizing and make recommendations as necessary.
• Assist in researching suppliers and selecting plant & equipment that meets the project design specifications and make technical submittals to the design team for approval.
• Create and manage submittals through the approvals process, track procurement and delivery of electrical equipment and complete receipt verification once the equipment is delivered.
• Update and record progress on system trackers which are fully aligned with the construction schedule.
• Review the electrical installation with the BIM team to ensure the design is constructible and there is adequate space for installation and maintenance of all equipment and cabling.
• Assist with snag & variations management by flagging any issues on site and raising them with the relevant person and working with the project QS to submit costs for any additional works.
• Prepare project schedules, material takeoffs and out to market / supplier schedules.
• Assist with the procurement of materials, equipment and services.
• Prepare project programs using MS Project.
• Clarify queries with the design team through the RFI system.
• Attend technical meetings with members of the design team, contractors and in-house project team.
• Carry out document control, recording & transmitting information.
• Assist in preparing method statements and risk assessments for production activities.
• Carry out Quality Control through inspections and snagging.
• Prepare test packs for recording the completion of systems.
• Create and manage commissioning schedules and assist with the commissioning of all systems installed.
• Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with latest building and electrical design standards and regulations.
• Liaise with the design team & supply chain to ensure correct operation of the plant on site and successful handover.
• Create installed drawings and assist in creating project O&M manuals.
• Able to walk down electrical systems to ensure compliance with specification.
• Prepare construction / in-house design and as-built drawings using AutoCAD.
• Prepare wiring schematics for electrical services such as fire alarm, nurse call, intruder alarm, door access, emergency lighting.
• Carry out lighting design calculations.
• Carry out / review cable and cable containment sizing calculations.
• Assist with the preparation of technical documentation for issue of sub-contractor work packages.

• 3rd level qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years engineering design/project management experience on industrial installation projects.
• Professional and commercial acumen and capable of representing at 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.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Flexible and delivery focused mindset.
• Excellent communicator/strong interpersonal skills/communicates with impact.
• Excellent record keeper and administration skills.
• Leads and influences others.
• Solves problems analytically and acts decisively.
• Process driven and focuses on EHS and Quality Work Management Systems and Processes.
• Detailed understanding of all electrical rules and regulations with particular knowledge of IS3217, IS3218 and IS10101 being a preference.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and graduate trainee candidates.