Lead Electrical Engineer

Location: Cork, Ireland; hybrid work from the Mahon or Fota office

Company

hirify.global is an employee-owned international engineering, architecture, project and construction management firm delivering complex capital projects across life sciences, food and beverages, mission-critical and ICT, advanced manufacturing, energy, and environmental sectors.

What you will do

• Lead electrical engineering on large projects and act as Project Engineer on smaller projects.
• Lead electrical design within multidisciplinary project delivery teams.
• Prepare and manage bid, approval, and construction issue electrical packages.
• Mentor electrical engineers, review their work, and conduct peer reviews.
• Coordinate with clients, vendors, site personnel, and project stakeholders.
• Monitor electrical installations and sign off work against applicable standards and quality requirements.

Requirements

• Third-level Degree in Electrical Engineering, Level 8.
• 10+ years of demonstrated experience in project execution and design delivery.
• Experience leading large projects, including projects with TIC above €200MM.
• Demonstrable leadership experience in industrial power engineering and design.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering codes, standards, and current industry best practices.
• Experience with MV and LV power distribution, generators, UPS systems, primary cable routing, cable containment, lighting and emergency lighting, small power, ICT systems, fire alarm, security, lightning protection, and earthing and bonding.
• Ability to coordinate design teams and external stakeholders and undertake value engineering activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a professional approach and strong ethical commitment to safety, quality, and sustainable design.

Nice to have

• Experience in Digital Project Execution.
• Ability to implement new technologies and develop cost-effective client solutions.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee-owned company with an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and belonging.
• Commitment to diversity, accessibility, and reasonable accommodations during recruitment.
• Hybrid working arrangement from the Cork office.