Overview
Location: Ashtown Gate, Navan Road, Dublin
Contract: Permanent - Full Time
Working Hours: 37 hours - Monday to Friday. Hybrid working (a mix of office and home).
We currently operate a hybrid working policy with a mix of working from the office and home.
About Us
Energia Group is a leading energy company in both RoI and NI, dedicated to decarbonising Ireland's energy system. Through three key units Renewables, Flexible Generation, and Customer Solutions (Energia in RoI, Power NI in NI) we offer advanced energy solutions. We are committed to driving Ireland's renewable future and supporting local communities through initiatives like employee volunteering and community benefit funds. Energia Group has invested €3bn in the Positive Energy programme, focusing on renewable energy projects such as wind, solar, battery storage, and green hydrogen. This initiative aims to add 2.6 GW of renewable capacity by 2030 to meet government targets and achieve Net Zero. Currently, we own and operate 360 MW of wind assets and purchase electricity from 1,190 MW of renewable capacity in Ireland. We are progressing with further onshore windfarms, solar farms, hydrogen production and battery storage to help decarbonise the energy system. Our talented employees are our greatest asset, and we invest in their growth through Learning and Development programmes. We foster a safe, inclusive work environment, champion diversity, and are seeking people with positive energy to make an impact in their roles through a meaningful career with us.
About The Role
The successful candidate will support the Grid & Electrical Team in the management of all Electrical Engineering matters involved in the delivery of a wide range of large-scale renewable projects including Wind, Solar & Battery Storage. The role will involve involvement in the various project stages from development, tendering, construction, commissioning until handover to the Energia Operations Team. Projects will involve working with many different Electrical Contractors, OEMs, External Consultants, ESBN, EirGrid, NIE & SONI at various voltages from LV up to 220 kV. It is expected that the successful candidate would have a minimum of 5 years of experience within Electrical Engineering. Experience in substation design, contestable grid connections and delivery of renewable projects would be an advantage.
Responsibilities
* Support the Asset Development Team with electrical aspects/evaluations of early stage development projects, including due diligence on potential projects and input to cost estimates.
* Support the Grid & Electrical Team in all aspects of Project delivery / Contract management to ensure electrical elements are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
* Interface and manage contractors and utility companies to ensure the successful delivery of contestable assets.
* Complete electrical design review to identify gaps and deviations in specifications.
* Review Employers Requirements for projects and assist with preparation for Tendering and Contract purposes.
* Ensure technical assessments are completed as required and issues resolved promptly to maintain the project programme.
* Monitor submittals through approvals, track procurement and delivery of key long lead items.
* Attend site monthly meetings to monitor progress of electrical works in line with the construction programme.
* Quality management of the construction phase, including site attendance to inspect and supervise key works to ensure expected quality.
* Witness site acceptance tests for major electrical plant and attend factory acceptance tests where required.
* Update and record project progress on system trackers aligned with the construction schedule.
* Review and respond to technical queries from site during construction and commissioning regarding specifications/drawings/materials/equipment.
* Work as part of the commissioning process and review commissioning requirements where required.
* Interface with EirGrid, ESBN, NIE & SONI regarding initial dispatch tests on renewable projects during commissioning phase until maximum export capacity is achieved.
About You
Key Criteria – What You’ll Need
* Proven experience (5 years min) in the design and construction of HV/MV substations.
* Experience in utility grid contestable design & delivery.
* Experience in the delivery of HV/MV electrical infrastructure projects.
* Qualification in Electrical Engineering.
* Full Driving Licence.
Desirable Criteria
* Electrical trade/electrical contractor background.
* Proven experience in design and construction of renewable project electrical works packages.
* Utility-scale renewable generation projects experience.
* Experience with AutoCAD.
If you are enthusiastic about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your past experiences might be the perfect match for this or other positions, making you the unique talent we’re looking for.
Benefits
Laptop, Paid Holidays, Performance Bonus
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