Electrical Design Engineer- Transmission & Distribution

Electrical Engineer (Galway)

Overview

NeoDyne is a leading engineering company specialising in industrial automation, digital manufacturing, and electrical engineering solutions. We develop high-availability automation and electrical systems for mission-critical industries, including pharmaceutical manufacturing, data centres, and energy infrastructure, ensuring continuous operation and compliance. Our expertise extend across power generation, natural gas transmission, and high-voltage system design, delivering robust solutions that strengthen critical infrastructure.

Within our Transmission & Distribution team, we deliver mission-critical design packages that transform the reliability, availability, and efficiency of the energy network, moving it towards a greener, more sustainable future. Department highlights include:

* Driving complex design delivery: We design AIS/GIS substations from 20kV to 220kV and contestable build and non-contestable stations in the range of 40 to 550MVA CCGT. Connections include conventional and renewable Power Generation, Peaking, Battery Storage, DS3 and Solar PV plants and large demand loads such as data centres and process plants.

* Delivery of high-complexity design frameworks: NeoDyne is a gas network design framework supplier, playing a significant role in providing electrical and instrumentation engineering services for the on-shore Natural Gas Industry and Regulated gas utility sector in Ireland and the UK. Our expertise include Compressor Station, AGI Electrical & Instrumentation design, Fiscal and non-Fiscal metering, and Cathodic Protection.

With a team of 220+ skilled engineers, our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle, from design and implementation to commissioning and operations. From our offices in Ireland, the UK, Romania, and the US, we operate on a global scale, combining technical expertise with local delivery. We support customers across Europe, North America, and Asia, delivering tailored engineering services that drive long-term success.

Position Summary

NeoDyne are recruiting a highly skilled Electrical Engineer to join our expanding Transmission & Distribution team. This role will involve office based Electrical Design work of Eirgrid, ESB and Customer HV/MV substations. Prior experience in these areas is highly desirable but not essential as NeoDyne will provide full training.

The role is offered as a fulltime staff position, based out of our Galway Office, with an excellent Salary and Benefits package. If successful, you will enjoy NeoDyne's "People First" company culture, built on mutual respect, trust, an honesty, where each individual actively contributes as a valued team member.

Key Responsibilities

Substation Design:

Primary Plant Electrical Layouts, Control & Protection Design, LV Distribution and General Services Design

Reviewing ESB/Eirgrid or Employer Requirements for a project and ensuring design compliance.

Producing specifications for various electrical equipment and assemblies (transformers, circuit breakers, instrument transformers etc.)

Reporting to the Lead or Senior Engineering Manager on projects

* Carrying out Factory Acceptance Testing on Control & Protection panels. Attending on project progress meetings and site surveys.

Experience & Skills

Required

Level 8 Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

3+ years' experience in a similar substation design role

Experience in developing Electrical Schematics using EPLAN.

Experience in developing equipment layouts using AutoCAD, Primtech or similar

* Familiarity with ESB/Eirgrid Design and/or Commissioning Requirements

Desired

Experience carrying out Factory Acceptance Tests on Control & Protection Panels

Full Irish driving license or to be achieved within 12 months of starting the role.

Characteristics

We look for candidates who

Work well as part of a team.

Have excellent problem solving and diagnostic skills.

Can complete tasks independently, capable of self-learning.

Can prioritise and coordinate work.

Have excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.

Can multitask and work well under pressure.

Are a strategic business thinker.

What's on offer?

Competitive starting salary with year-on-year bonuses and salary increases.

Paid Overtime

PRSA pension with employer contribution

Health Insurance

Income Protection

Life Assurance

Flexible Working

Don't miss this opportunity to join a company at the forefront of industrial automation projects in Ireland, the UK, mainland Europe and the US. Apply now!

NeoDyne Ltd is an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be treated in strictest confidence.

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