Job Description
WE'RE HIRING!
Senior Electrical Engineer / Senior Earthing & Lightning Protection Design Engineer
Join our specialist engineering team and play a key technical role in the design and analysis of earthing, grounding and lightning protection systems for complex projects across multiple sectors.
- Senior Technical Role — Lead complex designs and technical solutions
- Expertise in CDEGS — Advanced modelling, analysis and simulation
- Diverse Projects — Power, Industrial, Renewables, Data Centres & more
- Grow with Us — Career progression in a growing specialist business
Key Responsibilities
- Design earthing and lightning protection systems for complex electrical projects
- Carry out earthing studies and simulations using CDEGS
- Soil resistivity analysis and soil modelling
- Earth grid modelling including EPR/GPR, touch and step voltage assessments
- Fault current distribution and system performance analysis
- Lightning protection design, calculations and specifications
- Prepare engineering reports, calculations and technical documentation
- Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors and other disciplines
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards and best practice
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 5 years' relevant engineering experience
- Hands-on experience with CDEGS
- Strong understanding of earthing system design (soil modelling, fault current, EPR/GPR, touch & step voltage)
- Experience designing lightning protection systems
- Knowledge of IEC/EN 62305, BS 7430, IEEE 80, EN 50522 and other relevant standards
- Ability to produce high-quality technical reports and design documentation
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to manage and deliver technical work independently
Desirable Experience
- HV Substations & Power Systems
- Data Centres & Mission Critical Facilities
- Renewables & Energy Projects
- Testing, Surveys & Lightning Risk Assessments
- AutoCAD & Lighting Software
Interested?
An attractive package is waiting for the right candidate.
Please send your CV along with a brief summary of your relevant projects and CDEGS experience to hr@swiftcore.ie