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    • Understanding of electrical standards and regulations.
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Job Post Details

Electrical Design Engineer - LV Switchgear - job post

Modutech Switchgear Ltd
Carlow, County Carlow
€40,000–€65,000 a year - Permanent

Job details

Pay

  • €40,000–€65,000 a year

Job type

  • Permanent

Location

Carlow, County Carlow

Full job description

Switchgear Electrical Design Engineer - Junior, Intermediate or Senior

Modutech Switchgear are seeking Switchgear Electrical Design Engineers for designing, developing, and validating electrical LV switchgear systems used in power distribution. The role involves creating schematics, ensuring compliance with standards, and supporting manufacturing and testing processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design LV electrical switchgear panels including:
  • Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
  • Wiring diagrams and schematics
  • Layout drawings and panel arrangements
  • Select appropriate components such as:
  • Circuit breakers
  • Busbars
  • Protection relays
  • Contactors and control devices
  • Ensure designs comply with standards like:
  • IEC (e.g., IEC 60439, IEC 61439)
  • NSAI IS10101:2025
  • Perform electrical calculations:
  • Load calculations
  • Short-circuit analysis
  • Thermal and busbar sizing
  • Coordinate with:
  • Mechanical design teams
  • Manufacturing/production teams
  • Clients and project managers
  • Prepare technical documentation:
  • Bill of Materials (BOM)
  • Test procedures
  • Operation & maintenance manuals
  • Support factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site commissioning
  • Troubleshoot and optimize designs for cost, safety, and performance

Required Skills & Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of:
  • Power distribution systems
  • Switchgear design principles
  • Protection and control systems
  • Proficiency in design tools such as:
  • AutoCAD Electrical
  • EPLAN / (or similar)
  • Understanding of electrical standards and regulations
  • Ability to read and create technical drawings
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Good communication and teamwork abilities

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 2–5+ years of experience in switchgear or panel design (varies by role level)
  • Knowledge of LV systems is essential

Preferred Experience

  • Experience with large industrial and commercial projects
  • Familiarity with protection equipment, relays etc (e.g., Siemens, ABB, Schneider)
  • Experience in panel manufacturing or testing environments

Typical Work Environment

  • Engineering office with CAD/design work
  • Occasional factory visits or site work
  • Collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams

Career Progression

Junior or intermediate candidates may also be considered with relevant experience and requirements.

  • Junior Design Engineer → Senior Design Engineer → Lead Engineer → Engineering Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: €40,000.00-€65,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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