About the job

Senior Civil Design Engineer

Build the Future of Power with Us! Your skills will contribute to impactful projects that shape the future.

If you can turn complex ideas into practical designs, we want you on our team. At Powercomm, your work won’t just sit in a file it will shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.

Powercomm Group is recognised as one of the leading High Voltage and Medium Voltage engineering services companies in Ireland, the UK, and Europe, delivering world-class solutions to the segments we serve. We offer high and medium voltage electrical design, installation, inspection, commissioning, and maintenance services for bespoke and full turnkey solutions.

Job Summary:

We have an excellent job opportunity for a Senior Civil Design Engineer. Part of the role would include supporting the development of a small civil design team to help us provide Civil & Electrical design services to various clients within Electrical & Renewable Engineering industry e.g. Substations, Solar Park, Wind, Battery Storage.

Your Blueprint for Success:

  • Client facing position.
  • Lead project design from conception to completion.
  • Prepare project reports.
  • Collaborate with brilliant engineers & project teams.
  • Liaise with Clients and Local Authorities on the project.
  • Train and mentor Graduate Design Engineers, overseeing their work, and checking their calculations.

Qualifications & Experience

  • BSc/MSc in Civil / Structural Engineering or equivalent with post graduate design experience with an Engineering consultancy.
  • Building structure design experience using all the main materials on a variety of structural projects but particular emphasis on Electrical Infrastructure, Transformer bunds, Foundations for Electrical Switchgear, new and existing Substation Buildings, Drainage, Roadways and Cable Basements.
  • Highly motivated Engineer with demonstrable experience across areas of health and safety, quality and environmental aspects of work.
  • Proven ability to oversee project documentation, including design reports, cost analysis, and budget management
  • Experience in Eurocodes essential.
  • Knowledgeable in finite element and frame analysis software for steel and RC frames, flat slabs, etc. (Tekla, SCIA, etc)
  • Proficiency in Civil Design software such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD, MicroDrainage.
  • Experience mentoring Junior Engineers.
  • Level 8 degree in relevant field (level 9 is advantageous).
  • Chartered status preferred.
  • 6+ years relevant experience.