Electrical Engineer

CEL are an Irish based 40-year manufacturer, distributor and exporter of electrical switchgear, controls, and related products and services, now focused on the supplying the global Data Centre industry. CEL is led by a hard-working team who value collaboration, continuous improvement, excellence in quality and commercial curiosity; this is your chance to develop your career as part of a dynamic team and organisation. Through this role, you will ensure CEL continue to enhance our reputation for building the best quality switchgear with support systems that exceed our customer expectations.

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Electrical Design Manager, the Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for the design and development of low voltage switchgear systems in accordance with IEC standards. This includes preparing detailed electrical schematics, general arrangement drawings, and supporting technical documentation for products such as MCCs, Package Substations, RPPS, and other custom-built assemblies. The role ensures compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and CEL’s internal engineering procedures, while working closely with Mechanical Design, Project Management, Production, and external stakeholders.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Review and interpret client specifications, single line diagrams, and project requirements.
• Design low voltage switchgear assemblies in accordance with IEC standards (e.g., IEC 61439).
• Develop complete electrical schematic drawings using EPLAN (or equivalent software).
• Prepare General Arrangement (GA) drawings in coordination with Mechanical Design.
• Ensure compliance with Form of Separation requirements.
• Select and size electrical components including ACBs, MCCBs, contactors, relays, protection devices,
• and busbar systems.
• Perform basic electrical calculations (fault level, load calculation, cable sizing, busbar rating, thermal
• considerations).
• Ensure proper coordination and discrimination of protective devices.
• Incorporate control logic, interlocking schemes, and communication interfaces (Modbus, Profinet,
• etc.) where required.
• Generate and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Support FAT procedures and technical documentation preparation.
• Provide technical support to Production during panel assembly and wiring.
• Liaise with suppliers for technical clarifications and component selection.
• Ensure all designs are compliant with IEC standards, client specifications, and internal quality
• procedures.
• Maintain structured and organized project documentation