Position: Senior Substation Engineer Location: Kilkenny Contract: Fixed Term - Full time Salary: DOE, paid Monthly Are you ready to be a vital part of a dynamic and innovative utilities service company?
As a leading company in the Energy and Telecoms Industries, Gaeltec Utilities is driven by a collective vision: creating a cleaner, brighter living for our future.
Our journey is one of continuous growth and success, we are seeking a candidate who possess a high level of commitment and passion for their role within the company.In return we offer a good working environment, competitive compensation package, progression opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme, personal development and Cycle to Work Scheme.Overview of role: We are seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to lead the technical delivery of high-voltage substation projects (38kV to 400kV) across Ireland.
This role requires involvement from tendering through to detailed design and construction, ensuring compliance with Irish Grid Codes, EirGrid/ESB standards, and EU directives.
The ideal candidate will have strong technical and commercial awareness, and experience working in multi-disciplinary teams on utility-scale infrastructure.Key Responsibilities: Tendering & Proposal Support: Review tender documents and client specifications (e.g.
from ESB Networks).
Prepare concept designs, single line diagrams, and material take-offs to support bid packages.
Work with the Bid Coordinator to provide accurate technical inputs for costing.
Attend pre-bid meetings and contribute to technical clarifications and value engineering.
Design & Engineering Execution: Lead the electrical design of HV/MV substations (AIS and GIS) including:Primary design, lightning design, earthing design, and cable routing.
Supervise and coordinate outsourced design consultants and engineering service providers, ensuring adherence to project requirements, quality standards, and schedules.
Prepare and review technical specifications for major equipment: power transformers, switchgear, CTs/VTs, and perform calculations for major materials (ie.
Busbar, cables, etc.).
Perform system studies: short-circuit, load flow, CT and VT suitability calculation and earthing.
Ensure compliance with Irish Grid Code, IEC standards, and relevant health & safety (HSA) regulations.
Coordinate with civil, structural, and control and protection/telecom design teams to ensure interface alignment.
Review supplier documentation, manage FATs, and provide technical oversight during installation and commissioning (with limited visits to site).
Essential Skills & Knowledge Requirements: Degree in Electrical Engineering (Level 8 or above).
Minimum 7–10 years of experience in substation design.
Familiarity with EirGrid /ESB specifications (desirable) and TSO/DSO procedures.
Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working toward chartership (Engineers Ireland).
Proficient with AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP/DigSILENT, EPLAN and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong communication skills with experience in client-facing and interdisciplinary roles.
Full drivers licence.
Gaeltec Utilities are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse working environment.
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