Technical Lead / Senior Electrical Engineer – Offshore Wind – 12 Months Initial Contract – Hybrid Role
Job Overview
We are supporting a leading European transmission system operator in the appointment of a Technical Lead / Senior Electrical Engineer to support the delivery of a large-scale offshore wind portfolio across Ireland.
This position sits at the centre of multiple offshore wind developments (circa 4–5GW pipeline) and will act as the key client-side engineering lead. The role will focus on technical oversight, stakeholder coordination, and engineering due diligence from development through to construction and eventual energisation.
This is not a design-heavy role. The successful candidate will operate as a technical authority, ensuring alignment between internal teams, external consultants, and project developers across complex grid and offshore interfaces.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the lead electrical engineering representative across multiple offshore wind projects on the Irish East Coast
- Provide technical oversight across the full project lifecycle - development, design review, construction, and commissioning through to energisation
- Lead engineering due diligence activities, ensuring designs align with transmission and grid integration requirements
- Coordinate and manage interfaces between internal departments including system planning, future networks, and asset teams
- Manage and align third-party engineering consultancies across various project stages
- Drive clarity and decision-making across complex and evolving project structures
- Support offshore transmission system development including 220kV grid infrastructure and associated export cable systems (66kV / 275kV)
- Represent the organisation in technical discussions with developers, consultants, and external stakeholders
- Provide technical input into offshore operational frameworks and long-term asset strategy
Qualifications & Experience:
- Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- Proven experience delivering offshore wind or large-scale transmission projects
- Strong understanding of power systems, grid integration, and offshore electrical infrastructure
- Demonstrable experience in stakeholder management and multi-disciplinary coordination
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and guide technical decisions
Contract Details:
- 12 months initial contract (with high extension potential)
- Start Date: ASAP
- Hybrid working model
This is a unique opportunity to take a lead engineering role across one of Europe’s most significant offshore wind pipelines, contributing to Ireland’s 2030 renewable energy targets while operating at the forefront of offshore transmission development.
To apply, please submit your CV or send directly to roman.floyd@hunterphilips.com.
