Tendering Electrical Engineer

The Role
Working as part of a multidisciplinary tendering team, you will take ownership of the electrical engineering scope within tender submissions. This includes ensuring full compliance with client, transmission and distribution operator requirements, while contributing to risk management, value engineering and programme development.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the lead electrical engineering point of contact within the tendering team

• Manage all electrical engineering inputs and deliverables for tender submissions

• Identify technical and commercial risks and contribute to mitigation strategies

• Work closely with tendering, operations, engineering and commercial teams to deliver accurate and compliant bids

• Coordinate electrical interfaces with civil, cable and overhead line engineering disciplines

• Liaise with equipment suppliers, designers and specialist consultants during the tender process

• Review supplier and consultant quotations for technical compliance and commercial competitiveness

• Identify opportunities for value engineering and design optimisation

• Provide input to tender programmes, engineering budgets and resourcing plans

• Attend tender clarification and post-tender meetings as required

• Ensure all tender designs align with relevant standards, regulations and safety requirements

• Promote a strong safety culture throughout the tendering process

• Support business development activities and client engagement where required

• Assist with the technical handover of successful tenders to project delivery teams

• Stay informed on emerging technologies, construction methodologies and design innovations

Key Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Honours Degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering

• Minimum of 3 years’ industry experience within substations, HV/MV networks and/or renewable energy projects

Technical Knowledge

• Experience preparing technical inputs for engineering or construction tenders

• Understanding of the utilities, substation and renewable energy sectors

• Proficient in AutoCAD, ePlan and Microsoft Office (experience with cable design or electrical study software is an advantage)

• Familiarity with Irish transmission and distribution operator specifications is beneficial

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of design and construction interface requirements

• Client-focused approach with well-developed stakeholder management skills

• Commercial awareness and ability to contribute to cost-effective solutions

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced tendering environment

What’s on Offer

• Nationwide role with flexible location and hybrid working options

• Involvement in high-value power, renewable and substation projects

• Collaborative, multidisciplinary working environment

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Long-term career development within a growing engineering organisation