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Senior professional substation engineer

Cork
Electricity Supply Board
Engineer
Posted: 28 December
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Are you passionate about electrical engineering and looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact?
Join our dedicated team where we specialise in the planning and development of high voltage transmission and distribution assets for the Networks Business.
Our team excels in:
Conceptual and Detailed Engineering Design
Design Safety Management
Project Scoping, Programming, and Commercial Management
As a Senior Substation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in our projects.
We are looking for someone with a strong project management and technical design background, detailed knowledge of internal safety procedures, and excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and deliver high-quality substation designs, ensuring all program deliverables, budgetary, and quality requirements are met.
Provide technical support to colleagues in substation design and ensure the verification of designs issued within the group.
Manage and coordinate the technical, commercial, and financial aspects of projects with all internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure safety as the Project Supervisor Design Stage (PSDP), preparing and reviewing design risk assessments and project H&S plans for design and construction teams.
Maintain a strong work ethic with a clear focus on delivering results within tight time frames while ensuring project safety and quality.
Manage and coordinate inputs from various engineering disciplines and key stakeholders, acting as the Lead Engineer on multiple projects.
Experience and Qualifications
Working as part of our dynamic team, you will face new challenges and solve new problems together.
You will have the autonomy to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems with the support of your colleagues.
Level 8 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
5+ years of relevant experience in substation design, including transmission and distribution substations.
Strong understanding of substation tendering, tender evaluations, scoping, planning, design, costing, construction, and commissioning.
Strong project management and contract management skills.
Experience in control & protection systems, auxiliary power systems (AC/DC), power transformers, and/or reactors.
Full driver's license and access to a car.
Understanding and experience of the PSDP/CDMC processes.
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
PSDP Competency (or CDMC equivalent).
Location
This role is based in the ESB E&MP Dublin or Cork office but regular travel to project locations as required is a key requirement of the role.
ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working.
The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week.
All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.
Reporting to
Senior Team leader, Substation Design, Transmission and Distribution Delivery, ESB Engineering and Major Projects.
Why Work with Us?
Opportunity to lead Ireland's transition to net zero carbon future
Progressive, hybrid working model
Career development through mentoring and training
Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
Sports and Social Clubs
Networking opportunities
Credit Union
Access to staff well-being programmes
Generous parental leave entitlements
Strong values-based and inclusive culture
Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted
€59,000 to €70,000 per annum
Closing Date
10th January ****
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.
Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, ******.
About ESB
Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by ****.
ESB is Ireland's leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy.
Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.
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