Principal Electrical Engineer – HV / MV Technical Specialist
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Why this role might suit you
The role offers technical leadership on complex HV/MV projects across diverse sectors, recognition as a specialist, and career progression within an employee-owned firm, making it attractive for senior engineers seeking impact.
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About the role
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Principal Electrical Engineer – HV/MV Technical Specialist | Dublin
We are seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer with strong high-voltage (HV/MV) expertise to join our Dublin team. This role combines technical leadership, consultancy, and project delivery, supporting complex projects across data centres, life sciences, food, and medtech sectors.
You will act as a subject matter expert, leading the design of HV/MV electrical systems, advising clients on power infrastructure strategies, and ensuring delivery of safe, efficient, and compliant solutions across the full project lifecycle.
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Key Responsibilities
Lead design and specification of HV/MV systems (substations, transformers, distribution)
Deliver power system studies (load flow, short circuit, protection coordination)
Provide client consultancy (feasibility, due diligence, infrastructure strategy)
Ensure compliance with IEC/EN standards and best practice
Support multidisciplinary project delivery, design reviews, and risk management
Act as a key technical interface with clients, utilities, and vendors
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Requirements
Degree in Electrical Engineering
10–15+ years’ experience in HV/MV design and consultancy
Strong knowledge of HV systems, standards, and power modelling tools (Caneco, ETAP, SKM)
Experience in industrial, data centres or life sciences projects
Chartered (or working towards) preferred
Excellent technical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Why Join our team?
Work on high-profile, complex projects with global clients
Be recognised as a technical leader / HV specialist
Join a growing, employee-owned organisation with strong career progression
Why PM Group?
As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven. Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our new 2025 business strategy.
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Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future.
PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.
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