Electrical Engineer

PE Global is recruiting for an Offshore Cables Electrical Engineer on behalf of our utilities client. This is an initial 12 month contract, hybrid role.

This role is based in Dublin.

Position Description

The successful candidate will be an experienced submarine cables Electrical/ Design Engineer who will support the delivery of the Cables package for both the offshore export cable and inter-array cabling system for the Windfarm project. They will work as part of the team to ensure that all technical and commercial elements of the cables packages of the project and interactions with technical advisors/suppliers are managed efficiently, to best industry standards, safely and within budget. The candidate will also be responsible for managing and coordinating the electrical design aspects of the cables package and providing technical support to the tendering phase of both export and inter array cable packages. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, innovative, commercially driven and have a track record of successfully delivering technical design/construction projects and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Tender, design and engineering

• Review of contractor cable electrical system designs with respect to the Employer's Requirements.

• Co-ordination of all aspects of the tendering phase associate with the electrical cable system design including, but not limited to managing and responding to clarifications from the project and contractors technical evaluation.

• Work with other package teams and ensure cross package interfacing, cables inputs and outputs are managed efficiently.

• Preparation of technical documentation and specifications for internal or contractor's use.

• Participation in meetings with contractor's representatives at all stages of the concept refinement and FEED phases of the project to ensure compliance with Employer's Requirements and the contract.

• Close liaison with Substation and Grid Electrical Designers and provision of cable engineering expertise to ensure that the wind farm electrical system design is in accordance with the requirements of the wind farm electrical concept.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience;

• Experience with cable electrical system design, production of Design Intent Documents, type testing, PQ testing, FAT’s and commissioning;

• Experience in technical and commercial evaluation of submarine cable systems;

• Experienced in factory QA audits;

• Experienced in subsea cable and accessory design including coordination of transition joints,

• Experienced in Dynamic Thermal Rating Systems such as DTS and RTTR systems;

• Submarine cable design, and development of specifications and employers’ requirements;

• Proficient in SHEQ standards for terrestrial and offshore projects, including familiarity with CDMC/ IMO/ IMCA requirements/ recommendations;

• Experience of cable thermal rating (knowledge of CYMCAP or COMSOL modelling is a bonus), power loss, isotherms, induced voltages & currents, transient voltage and cable pulling tension calculations;

• Strong stakeholder management capability and good communication skills Strong project and programme management capability;

• Experience in managing and delivering complex projects;

Qualifications

• Level 8 engineering qualification or equivalent work experience is required.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply, call Paul Wheatley on 083 094 0199 or alternatively send an up-to-date CV to [email protected]

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***