Job Title: Electrical Design Lead
Sector: Substations, Electrical Utilities
Type: Permanent - Hybrid
Location: Dublin
TRS is currently recruiting for an experienced
Electrical Design Team Lead / Manager (Substations)
to join a growing engineering team delivering major infrastructure projects.
This role is primarily based in
Dublin
, with flexibility across other office locations.
While largely office-based, occasional site travel may be required.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior professional to step into a leadership role on high-profile Power, Renewable, and Substation projects.
You will take ownership of electrical design delivery, ensuring projects are executed to the highest standards across safety, quality, and technical excellence.
Job Description
As part of the growing Engineering Team, our clientare currently recruiting for a Team Lead (Electrical Design – Substations) to join the team.
The successful candidate will be based in the Dublin office (with flexibility to work from one of the other office locations).
Travel to and from site may occasionally be required, but this will be predominantly an office-based position.
As Team Lead, the successful candidate will be taking on a senior leadership and engineering management role on major Power, Renewable & Substation projects.
You will be responsible for identifying, managing, and coordinating all electrical design requirements and deliverables on substation projects.
You will be involved in technical and strategic decision making.
You will be a team leader, and provide mentoring, support and technical development to team members.
You will ensure that all design outputs meet the required technical, quality and safety standards.
Responsibilities
Act as a Team Lead and Substation Technical Expert within Engineering Team
Ownership of all elements of electrical substation design including primary design, secondary design, design calculations, procurement specifications, etc.
Allocate tasks to team members, monitor progress vs costs & programme
Review & approve team submissions in advance of issue, identifying value engineering opportunities where possible
Support team members in all projects as assigned throughout the lifetime of each contract
Take ownership & actively manage substation design projects when required
Promote a safety culture and safe working environment
Identify design, construction and commercial risks and propose mitigation techniques
Assist tendering department as required with bid submissions
Business Development & client liaison where required
Manage substation design projects from feasibility stage through to construction and handover to client
Contribute effectively as part of a multidisciplinary design team taking responsibility for all aspects of design outputs
Support the operations team in terms of technical advice & provide design solutions where required
Review & approve construction work packs ahead of commencement of on-site work
Design processes through on the job learning, shadowing, training courses, providing feedback, etc.
Carry out annual Performance Development Reviews for assigned team members
Engage with processes as required under Engineers Ireland Accredited Employers standard (e.g. mentoring, knowledge sharing, CPD identification for team members etc)
Identify & follow up on potential project opportunities as they arise
Keep up to date on new technologies, build techniques and design innovations to drive improvements in cost, quality, and timescales
Required Experience
Honours Degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering
8+ years industry experience
Proficient use and knowledge of software such as AutoCAD, ePlan, MS Office, (experience with design studies and cable design software would be an advantage)
Strong knowledge of the substation, utilities and renewables sector
Familiarity with current ESB/Eirgrid specifications & design requirements would be an advantage
Skills
Appreciation of the design / construction interfacing requirements
Well-developed client facing skills with a client orientated approach
Commercial awareness
Ability to work independently & ability to manage a team
Excellent Communication, Interpersonal, Organisational & Planning Skills
Ability to balance competing priorities and meet personal targets while dealing with a dynamic workload.
Attitudes
Committed to Company Mission, Vision and Values and Business Objectives
Safety first
Customer focus; Professional; Honesty and Integrity
Positive and flexible approach
Open to innovation and collaboration
Right first-time approach
Proactive with the ability to think ahead.
If interested in this opportunity, please feel free to contact Conor Dolan at ******.
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