Billy Murphy
Laois,Ireland
Summary
Chartered Electrical Engineer with extensive expertise in project management and power distribution, demonstrating proficiency in AutoCAD and Amtech Trimble software. Adept at risk assessment and mitigation strategies, with a strong understanding of British & European Standards and Building Regulations. Proven track record in technical report writing, cost estimation, budgeting, and training junior engineers. Committed to enhancing inter-departmental coordination and employee management to drive project success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Electrical Engineer
Arcadis DPS Group
Dublin
01.2023 - Current
- Participation in Target Value Design activities.
- Preparation of proposals and client presentations.
- Preparation of budget cost estimates and material take-offs.
- Preparation of project specific electrical design deliverables for inclusion within design proposals.
- Allocation of budget design hours against agreed electrical design deliverables.
- Progress measure reposting.
- Resource allocation - man loader planning.
- Ensuring that all changes to project scope are identified by Change Control (CN's)
- Managed large-scale projects to meet strict deadlines successfully.
- Supervised installation process, ensuring alignment with design specifications.
- Preparation of comprehensive work plans.
- Participation in peer reviews and lessons learned activities.
- Translated client requirements into practical design solutions effectively.
- Simplified complex vendor wiring schematics with clear, understandable cable block diagrams.
- Coordinated with suppliers to secure high-quality materials at reasonable prices.
- Tender Bid analysis.
Senior Electrical Engineer
DPS Group Global
Dublin
10.2019 - 12.2022
- Preparation of Electrical Specifications and drawing packages.
- Review of electrical technical submissions.
- Attendance at design work shops, client meetings and onsite coordination and technical meetings.
- BCaR Inspections.
- Witnessing operation of life safety systems pre building handover.
- Review of safety file contents.
- Management of recourses and providing feedback to Lead Engineer,
- Support and mentorship on less experienced design team members.
- Design of LV/ MV power distribution systems.
- Design of life safety and standby power systems including back-up generator and UPS systems.
- Lighting and emergency lighting design including self contained and central battery systems.
- General Services and Small Power design.
- Attendance at client client demonstrations.
Senior Electrical Engineer
METEC Consulting Engineers
Dublin
12.2017 - 10.2019
- Fire alarm design.
- Preparation of fire alarm and emergency lighting design certificates.
- Preparation of Fire Alarm Cause & Effects matrices and engagement with relevant stakeholders in client team and fire engineers.
- Security and door access control systems.
- Design of building IT system including back bone and horizontal cabling.
- Monitoring of engineering and CAD resources for projects that were under my supervision.
- Preparation of BCaR Inspection Reports and Inspection Plans.
Intermediate Electrical Engineer
METEC Consulting Engineers
Dublin
03.2014 - 12.2025
- Generation of project specifications.
- Generation of tender/ construction issue drawings.
- Control of electrical drawing issue records.
- Generation of lighting, equipment, distribution board and cable schedules.
- Review of contractor working drawings in accordance with issued electrical specifications.
- Building electrical load analysis and new utility connection applications.
Education
Master of Science - Building Services Engineering Management
Brunel University
London 09.2020 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Services and Energy Management
Dublin Institute of Technology
Dublin 09.2016 - 06.2018
Bachelor Engineering Technology - Electrical Services Engineering
Dublin Institute of Technology
Dublin 09.2013 - 06.2015
Skills
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Knowledge of British & European Standards
- Project management expertise
- Risk assessment capabilities
- Risk mitigation strategies
- Power distribution expertise
- Technical report writing
- Electrical equipment installation
- Knowledge of building regulations
- Inter-Departmental coordination
- Cost estimation and budgeting
- Training junior engineers
- Employee management
- Project budgeting
- Load flow studies
- Electrical safety regulations compliance
- Proficiency in Amtech/ Trimble software
Affiliations
- Sport
- Travel
- Socialising
Certification
CEng MCIBSE
Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers
AEng MIEI
Engineers Ireland
Timeline
Lead Electrical Engineer
Arcadis DPS Group
01.2023 - Current
Master of Science - Building Services Engineering Management
Brunel University
09.2020 - 06.2023
Senior Electrical Engineer
DPS Group Global
10.2019 - 12.2022
Senior Electrical Engineer
METEC Consulting Engineers
12.2017 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Services and Energy Management
Dublin Institute of Technology
09.2016 - 06.2018
Intermediate Electrical Engineer
METEC Consulting Engineers
03.2014 - 12.2025
Bachelor Engineering Technology - Electrical Services Engineering
Dublin Institute of Technology
09.2013 - 06.2015
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