Lead Electrical Engineer (P&R) | Dublin or Limerick

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

• Lead engineering activities for the development and delivery of HV substation projects.
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and clients to ensure technical compliance.
• Approve technical drawings, specifications, and documentation.
• Support procurement processes by preparing technical scopes of work and evaluating vendor proposals.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards (IEC, IEEE, EN etc.) and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, factory acceptance tests (FAT), and commissioning support.
• Provide technical support during installation, testing, and commissioning phases.
• Identify and mitigate risks and resolve technical issues proactively.
• Lead and support a small team of project engineers through the project life cycle.
• Identify any resourcing gaps/requirements for current and upcoming projects.
• Proactively Identify and communicate any project risks throughout the project life cycle.

 
Necessary requirement of the Electrical Project Engineer
 

• 3rd level Qualification in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years in 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 +353 (0)1 454 0411 or apply in confidence.