Electrical Engineer
Design and test electrical systems and equipment. Work on power systems, electronics, electrical infrastructure, and energy distribution.
What you need to know
Overview
Electrical Engineers design, develop, and test electrical equipment and systems. They work on power generation and distribution, building electrical systems, renewable energy, control systems, and industrial automation. This foundational engineering discipline underpins modern infrastructure and technology.
Ireland's renewable energy sector, utilities, manufacturing, and data centers employ electrical engineers. Growing focus on sustainable energy creates excellent opportunities in wind, solar, and smart grid technologies.
Key responsibilities
- Design electrical systems and equipment
- Develop power distribution systems
- Work on renewable energy projects
- Design control and automation systems
- Test electrical equipment
- Ensure compliance with regulations
- Use CAD tools for design
- Troubleshoot electrical systems
- Project management
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
What skills are needed?
Electrical Systems
- • Power systems engineering
- • Circuit analysis
- • Electrical design
- • Control systems
- • Power electronics
Tools & Standards
- • CAD tools (AutoCAD Electrical)
- • Simulation software (MATLAB)
- • Testing equipment
- • Electrical codes and standards
- • Project management tools
Professional Skills
- • Problem-solving
- • Safety awareness
- • Teamwork
- • Project management
- • Communication
What is the pay?
Average Salary in Ireland
€36,000 - €68,000
Graduate electrical engineers earn €36,000-€43,000, mid-level engineers earn €46,000-€60,000, while senior/chartered engineers command €62,000-€78,000.
Renewable energy sector offers premium salaries. Benefits include health insurance, pension contributions, professional development towards Chartered Engineer status, company vehicles for site roles, and career stability in essential infrastructure sector.
What is the career outlook?
Job Growth
Growing demand driven by renewable energy expansion. Over 600 electrical engineer positions advertised annually in Ireland. Excellent career stability in essential sector.
Why the growth?
- • Renewable energy expansion
- • Smart grid development
- • Data center construction
- • Electric vehicle infrastructure
- • Building electrification
- • Infrastructure upgrades
What education is required?
Educational Pathways
Level 8 Engineering Degree
Electrical Engineering or Electronic & Electrical Engineering from Irish universities (UCD, UCC, UL, TCD). 4-year accredited programs.
Chartered Engineer (CEng)
Professional registration through Engineers Ireland after degree plus 4-5 years experience. Essential for senior roles and consulting.
Key Course Topics
- • Electrical circuit theory
- • Power systems
- • Control systems
- • Renewable energy systems
- • Power electronics
- • Electrical machines
- • High voltage engineering
- • Protection and distribution
- • Electrical design and CAD
- • Regulations and standards
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