Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Your new company
I'm partnering with a leading provider of commercial decarbonisation and offsite prefabricated energy solutions who deliver major projects across Ireland, the UK and Europe. They are now seeking a Principal Electrical Design Engineer to take a senior, strategic role within their growing design team based in Banbridge.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced electrical design professional to lead complex low carbon, renewable and high efficiency electrical systems that support major public and private sector energy projects.

Your new role
As Principal Electrical Design Engineer, you will lead the electrical design function, shaping technical strategy while supporting the development of cutting edge prefabricated and commercial heating & cooling systems. You'll work closely with mechanical, BIM and project teams to deliver fully coordinated M&E solutions, ensuring compliance, innovation and technical excellence throughout. You will also mentor junior engineers, advise stakeholders, and represent the design discipline during client meetings, technical reviews and project planning phases.

• Lead the design, development and implementation of advanced electrical systems for large scale prefabricated and commercial energy solutions
• Produce fully coordinated electrical designs including power distribution, controls, and circuit design
• Manage electrical design output, project scope, timelines and budgets
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across design, BIM, engineering and commercial
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to junior and intermediate electrical engineers
• Liaise directly with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders to align technical requirements
• Ensure all designs meet regulatory, client and sustainability standards

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong experience in electrical design engineering, ideally within building services, energy, or MEP related sectors
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline (or equivalent relevant experience)
• Proven ability to lead design teams and manage electrical design output
• Strong technical understanding of power distribution, controls and commercial energy systems
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage clients and cross disciplinary teams
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance

What you'll get in return
If you're looking for a senior electrical design role where you can influence major low carbon energy projects and lead a talented engineering team-all while working from a modern facility in Banbridge-this is a superb opportunity. You'll help shape the future of sustainable energy delivery across the UK & Ireland, with real autonomy, progression and impact.

• Attractive salary package depending on experience
• Career progression within a growing, forward thinking engineering business
• Collaborative working environment with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability
• Modern office facilities
• Excellent benefits package

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