Cable Systems Engineer – Ireland; Energy

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons. A Little More About Your Role… Ireland is at the heart of energy transition. From major transmission reinforcements and offshore wind developments through to HVDC infrastructure and grid modernisation programmes, unprecedented investment is taking place across the Irish energy network.

At WSP, we are supporting many of the projects that will define the next generation of energy infrastructure, helping connect renewable generation, strengthen network resilience and enable Net Zero ambitions across Ireland. As a Cable Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering complex HVAC and HVDC cable systems across transmission, distribution, renewable energy and interconnector projects. Working from our offices, you will join a growing team of specialists that combines local Irish knowledge with the scale and technical expertise of WSP's wider Energy business.

This is an opportunity to work on some of the most significant energy infrastructure projects currently being developed across Ireland, while helping to shape and grow a long-term cable engineering capability in the region.

• Shape Ireland's Energy Future:
  Help deliver the transmission and cable infrastructure required to connect renewable generation and support Net Zero ambitions.
• Work on Landmark Projects:
  Contribute to nationally significant HVAC and HVDC projects, including onshore and offshore transmission systems, interconnectors and renewable energy developments.
• Build Local Capability:
  Be part of our continued investment in Ireland, helping develop a strong, sustainable engineering team, supported by WSP's wider international expertise.
• Technical Excellence:
  Work alongside recognised industry specialists across cable systems, substations, power systems, HVDC, offshore engineering and asset management.
• Develop Your Career:
  Access structured professional development, mentoring, Chartership support and opportunities to progress into technical leadership, project leadership or people management roles.
• Flexible Working:
  Enjoy the benefits of local office collaboration combined with flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• One WSP Approach:
  Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Energy Networks, Renewable Power, Low Carbon, Environmental, Planning and Asset Management disciplines.

Join a growing cable engineering team delivering some of the most strategically important energy infrastructure projects, with particular focus on Ireland's expanding transmission and renewable energy market.

• Design and develop HV and EHV cable systems for power transmission and distribution projects, including the selection of cables, accessories, installation methodologies and system architecture.
• Undertake cable system studies and technical assessments including cable ratings, thermal analyses and performance evaluation using tools such as CYMCAP.
• Produce high-quality engineering deliverables, calculations, specifications, reports and design documentation to support project delivery.
• Support the development of HVAC and HVDC cable solutions for onshore, offshore and interconnector…