Do you want to be part of a growing team delivering sustainable electricity supplies? Can you collaborate across diverse international project teams? Are you experienced in high voltage electrical design for Irish & UK substations and cabling? Then, join us to shape a sustainable and livable world.
To enable faster grid connections and resilient energy systems, we are looking for a High Voltage Engineer to join us. Your primary task will be to supervise engineering work related to the design of electrical transmission systems including substations and high voltage cabling. The role will focus on the design environment and involve interacting with colleagues across our global hubs.
Key Responsibilities
Contributing towards the design of projects for a wide range of clients
Planning design work and deliverables together with the wider project team, including civil and MEP professionals
Development and technical assurance of design including use of relevant software
Ensuring compliance with standards relevant to the Irish & UK power transmission industry, including District Network Operators (DNOs) and National Grid
Coordination of multi-disciplinary aspects of projects
Mentoring junior team members in design
Contributing to the building of relationships with clients and other stakeholders
Required Skills and Experience
A relevant degree in electrical engineering, power systems engineering or similar
Chartered Engineer status or similar
Experience working to Irish & UK District Network Operator standards. National Grid experience and authorisations such as Senior Authorised Person would be an advantage.
Hands‑on experience in designing high voltage systems 33‑132 kV, including Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS), Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS), Power transformers up to 500 MVA, Protection & Control systems, Aux. Systems, CT/VT sizing, Earthing, bonding and lightning protection and High voltage cable systems
Experience with systems above 132 kV including high voltage installations for offshore substations would be an advantage.
Experience coordinating designs with other disciplines to create successful project outcomes
The ability to provide technically sound solutions alone and acting as a discipline lead
Experience applying CDM2015 regulations to design tasks
Benefits
28 days holiday plus bank and public holidays
Formalised development plans and yearly promotion opportunities
Flexible and hybrid working conditions
Annual subscription fees paid for your membership of two Professional Institutions
Life assurance
Equal opportunity employer. COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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