Electrical Project Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Project Engineer

Department: Renewables Ireland

Reporting to: Account Manager

About us

Obelisk is an internationally competitive professional engineering services business. We provide infrastructure solutions for the telecoms and power sectors in Ireland and UK. In April 2022, Obelisk was acquired by Constructel Visabeira, a Portuguese telecommunications and energy service provider with a turnover in the region of €1.5bn per annum, operating across mainland Europe and in the US.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assist with the initial survey from an electrical technical perspective.
• Provide all the relevant electrical information for the design of the solar project
• Support on electrical schematics and SLD for the project.
• Provide Cable layouts (DC & AC) and planned routes.
• Produce accurately designed systems and costing estimates as well as a bill of materials for a wide range of solar ground mount and rooftop projects.
• Oversee and manage the full electrical installation of data cable, smart logger, and monitoring devices.
• Analyse the systems data and PV generation
• Oversee and manage the installation of G10 and G99, CT Clamp, breaker, and LV/MV site connection information.
• Assist with HV/MV Transformer and Switchgear intervention if required.
• Provide Battery storage solutions when required.
• Collaborate with the solar team to provide labour cost insights, project planning, electrical installation and project delivery.
• Support Project Managers and clients with technical solutions as well as co-ordination of daily on-site activities.
• Track and manage industrial scale solar projects in a manner that exceeds our customers’ expectations and deliver every project on time and within budget.
• Set and drive departmental KPI’s and challenge improvement.
• System testing and commissioning-Witness testing.
• SEAI, Grant and DNO Grid connection information if required for completion of documentation.
• Continuously drive safety, quality, and efficiency measures across all projects.
• Provide handover information such as pictures and as built information.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of solar systems to ensure optimal performance.

Skills and experience required:

• MEng/MSc or BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
• Previous Industrial electrical experience and knowledge of LV/MV and strong knowledge of electrical systems, including AC and DC circuits.
• Qualifications of Micro Solar Photovoltaic Systems Implementation QQI / FETAC and Micro-Generator Electrical Installation QQI / FETAC or equivalent SEAI recognised course would be an advantage.
• Previous Electrical experience and knowledge specific to solar and renewables.
• Understanding of G10 (ROI) and G99 (NI) spec requirement.
• Previous experience in electrical estimating, preferably within the solar or renewable energy industry.
• Knowledge of Solar PV industry software, UK & Ire regulations, and Industry standards.
• Understanding of applications, Grid connections, Grant and SEAI requirements.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and electrical diagrams.
• Have all knowledge and understanding of the electrical rules and regulations for solar projects
• Proven ability to adapt and thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Self-motivated with an ability to manage multiple objectives.
• Skilled in adapting to requirements of numerous, constantly changing design demands.
• Proficient in all aspects of health and safety of the build, with IOSH Safety certification being desirable.
• Must be proficient MS Word, Excel, Project, SharePoint, and Adobe Pro with experience presenting to Senior Leadership.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and people skills a must.
• Experience in Renewable Energy project delivery in an Irish context is desirable.

What you get in return:

• A career path that will enable you to reach new heights.
• A flexible hybrid working environment.
• Excellent company culture.
• Bespoke in house and external training.
• Employee discounts.
• Pension Scheme.
• Death in service benefit.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: On the road