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Location:
Ireland, County Wicklow

Category:
Energy

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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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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