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Lead Electrical Engineer

Ireland, County Wicklow · Job Posted December 09, 2025
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Lead Electrical Engineer – Power Generation – Major Overhaul Programme – Co. Wicklow – Contract Position (to Dec 2027). A leading energy organisation is preparing for a major multi-year overhaul of a key hydro power facility in Ireland. This programme includes full machine inspections, generator and transformer refurbishment, C&I upgrades and an extensive balance of plant scope. They are now seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to join the project team on site and take responsibility for the delivery of all electrical elements of the overhaul. This role requires a strong background in power-generation maintenance, contractor management and heavy electrical plant. The Lead Electrical Engineer will support the Project Manager in planning and delivering a complex, high-risk maintenance programme involving generator rotor pulls, transformer upgrades, switchgear inspections, electrical testing and significant balance of plant work.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead all electrical activities associated with the overhaul programme, ensuring compliance with statutory safety, health and environmental requirements
  • Manage EPC electrical contracts and additional electrical work scopes as assigned
  • Liaise with internal engineering teams to ensure technical protocols, standards and procedures are correctly followed
  • Develop and support the implementation of Inspection & Test Plans for electrical work packages
  • Oversee quality performance in line with the Project Quality Plan, including review of ITPs and protocol sheets
  • Act as day-to-day site lead for electrical contractors, supervising works and ensuring adherence to programme and safety expectations
  • Conduct regular electrical safety, environmental and quality audits
  • Support site management and maintenance teams throughout the project
  • Report progress against schedule and participate in project meetings
  • Assist with cost control for assigned contracts and electrical plant scopes
  • Attend FATs, workshops and technical inspections as required

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in the power-generation industry
  • Strong knowledge of generators, transformers, HV/MV/LV switchgear and associated electrical plant
  • Proven experience planning and delivering major plant outages or overhauls
  • Demonstrated capability managing contractors and overseeing EPC electrical works
  • Excellent communication, documentation and reporting skills
  • Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental compliance

What we offer

Business-related travel (not routine commuting) reimbursed subject to prior approval

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