Electrical Substation Design Manager
Location: Dublin / Any of the offices Nationwide (Hybrid Option)
Salary: €90k–€100k DOE + benefits (22 days leave, health insurance discount, death in service)
Lead a dynamic team at a leading utility infrastructure consultancy, overseeing HV substation design for transmission and distribution projects across Ireland, the UK, and globally.
Role
Lead and mentor a team of substation design engineers, ensuring high-quality deliverables
Oversee equipment design (generators, UPS, switchgear, transformers, earthing systems)
Review and approve drawings (AutoCAD, MicroStation, EPLAN) and schematics
Guide development of control/protection schematics, wiring schedules, and material specs
Ensure electrical plant drawings and single-line diagrams meet project standards
Coordinate mechanical and electrical services design across projects
Ensure team compliance with IEC, EU standards, and building codes
Define project scopes, allocate resources, and manage technical queries during construction
Oversee as-built documentation and pre-commissioning processes
Conduct site visits, support field engineers, and oversee system audits/evaluations
Act as PSDP representative, ensuring design risk assessments and H&S plans are completed
Manage multiple projects across regions, ensuring timely delivery within budget
Foster collaboration, drive process improvements, and support team development
Requirements
Degree in Electrical Engineering (NFQ Level 8)
4+ years’ relevant experience, with leadership or supervisory experience preferred
Strong technical/design expertise; AutoCAD knowledge a plus (training provided)
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to manage teams, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
Flexible, proactive, and strategic thinker with strong report-writing skills
Full driver’s license required
Salary
Salary €90k - €100k DOE
Hybrid working
Bonus
Pension
Health Insurance Discount
Death in Service payment and more
Skills: Electrical Substation Design
If you are an Electrical Substation Design Manager who is looking for your next career move, send your CV to Oisín O’Donohoe or call for a confidential discussion.
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