AA Euro Group are currently recruiting for a Team Lead (Electrical Design Substations) to join our clients team. The successful candidate will be based in their Dublin office.
As Team Lead, the successful candidate will be taking on an 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.
The Role:
* Function as a Team Lead and Substation Technical Expert within our clients 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 risks and propose mitigation techniques.
* Assist tendering department as required with bid submissions.
* 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.
* Provide mentoring for other team members to help develop their understanding of electrical design processes through on the job learning, shadowing, training courses, providing feedback, etc.
* Conduct 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 innovative technologies, build techniques and design innovations to drive improvements in cost, quality, and timescales.
Requirements:
* 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
* 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.
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