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Electrical Engineer - Onshore Substation Engineer, Galway
Location: Galway, Ireland
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
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Job Views: 7
Posted: 19.06.2025
Expiry Date: 03.08.2025
Job Description:
AtkinsRéalis, one of the world’s leading providers of engineering professional consulting and support services with offices across Ireland, is looking for Electrical Engineer/Onshore Substation Engineer with relevant experience, available immediately for roles in Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Dundalk.
Responsibilities:
* Design and review of primary plant layout, cable arrangements, earthing, lightning, compound and indoor lighting, instrument transformer sizing, protection schemes, IED selection, C&P panel design, AIS busbar and connector detailed design, and review for HV substations.
* Provide engineering design input for major electrical power infrastructure projects through all lifecycle stages, from feasibility to detailed design, site construction, and commissioning.
* Coordinate with client project teams and internal disciplines including civil, structural, environmental, survey/geotechnical, transport, protection and control, and CAD/BIM teams.
* Review drawings, specifications, and schedules to ensure compliance with standards and industry guides.
* Understand HV plant design calculations, including instrument transformer suitability, battery and charger sizing, surge arrester selection, busbar forces, HV cable design, earthing studies, insulation, and protective relay coordination.
* Have a strong understanding of major HV plant equipment such as AIS and GIS platforms, circuit breakers, transformers, disconnectors, control panels, switchgears, and protective devices.
* Prepare and monitor technical submittals for client approval.
* Review and attend during construction and commissioning stages.
Key Requirements:
* Experience in power transmission and distribution industry.
* Degree qualified, ideally working towards Chartered Engineer status.
* Experience across all project lifecycle stages.
* Knowledge of health and safety regulations applicable to HV systems.
* Ability to prepare technical reports in English.
* Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Services Engineering, or Building Services Engineering (Level 7 or 8).
* Proficiency with engineering software such as Dialux, Relux, Amtech, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
About Us:
At AtkinsRéalis, we prioritize Environment, Sustainability, and Health & Safety. We possess extensive expertise and build long-term partnerships to create enriched lives through innovative ideas. We are a CPD Accredited employer with Engineers Ireland, named CPD Employer of the Year in 2021.
We promote diversity and inclusion, offering flexible policies, employment policies, and employee networks to support staff from diverse backgrounds. We value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
Worker Type: Employee
Job Type: Regular
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