Job Description:
Elevate your career by joining our dynamic team as a Senior Electrical Specialist. We are seeking an experienced professional to drive the technical assessment, planning, and development of cutting-edge substation infrastructure, grid connections, and associated projects.
This pivotal role involves providing leadership and expert guidance to the Site Acquisitions and Planning team, collaborating closely with local authorities, statutory bodies, customers, external consultants, land agents, and landowners.
The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in project management and technical design, in-depth knowledge of safety procedures, and proven stakeholder management and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide overall leadership in delivering technical solutions to support both the site acquisition and planning phases of new projects.
• Identify and implement best international practices for the planning and design of new grid infrastructure, covering applications from medium voltage to high voltage.
• Represent the team as a subject matter expert in HV Electrical Design for Network Infrastructure as required, and participate in technical conferences to remain current with new technology developments.
• Identify opportunities to improve current standard designs and report these insights to the standards team.
• Fulfil the role of Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP), preparing design risk assessments and preliminary health and safety documentation where necessary.
• Update the design risk registers as needed throughout the project development phase.
• Prepare specifications for new tenders, review designs, calculations, and reports, and manage technical requirements for procuring specialist services from contractors or consultants.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Either level 8 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience is essential.
A minimum of 8 years' relevant experience.
A proven track record for delivery of designs for new transmission and distribution network infrastructure, with a strong understanding for the full lifecycle of a project including but not limited to, design, construction, commissioning and maintenance practices.
A good knowledge of international standards applicable to high voltage substations, cables and overhead lines.
Ability to work and share knowledge and competencies within a team structure, both through developing formal training and through on-the-job coaching /supervision of junior staff.
Experience and competency in the role of PSDP and fulfilling the required duties.
Strong project management capabilities and stakeholder management skills.
Benefits:
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
Others:
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