Job Title: Senior Substation Engineer Role Description AZOROM has an ongoing contract with ESB and wishes to fill this present position.
Senior substation designer with high level of competence in primary and secondary design and a background in GIS stations.
Successful applicant will be part of a substations design team within the GIS Substations Section of Networks Stations Design in Networks Engineering.
Key Responsibilities The key responsibility of the role is to provide high quality designs, safety coordination and act as the Lead Engineer on a diverse range of electricity transmission and distribution development projects.
This includes: Overall responsibility for leading and delivering substation designs, design meetings and all programme deliverable, budgetary and quality requirements Provide design review support on EPC or Design and Build Delivered projects Providing technical support to colleagues in the area of substation design, meetings and ensuring the verification of designs issued within the group Management and coordination of technical, commercial and financial aspects of the project with all internal and external stakeholders Overall responsibility for safety as Project Supervisor Design Stage (PSDP).
Preparation & review of design risk assessments and project H&S plans for design & construction teams A strong work ethic with a clear focus on delivering results within a tight time frame whilst ensuring the safety and quality of the project is not impacted The ability to manage and coordinate inputs from a range of engineering disciplines and key stakeholders, to act as the Lead Engineer on a number of projects.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential Either level 8 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience is essential7 years' plus relevant experience in a wide range of GIS substation design including transmission and distribution substations.
A strong understanding of all elements of substation tendering and tender evaluations, scoping, planning, design, costing, construction and commissioning.
Design review experience on EPC and Design and Build delivered projects.
Strong project management and contract management skills and knowledge Experience in control & protection systems, auxiliary power systems (AC/DC), power transformers and or reactors.
Full drivers licence and access to a car.
The demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
Desirable PSDP Competency (or CDMC equivalent).
Qualifications Essential Level 8 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience is essential Base Location ESB's offices at One Dublin Airport Central, Dublin Airport and subsequently Grand Canal Dock from March 2026.
Hybrid working will be a feature of this role, combining remote working with attendance at base for in-person collaboration 2 days per week, subject to ongoing review.
On average, there may be a requirement to travel once or twice a month, depending on the stage and nature of the projects you are involved in.
Work Input8:30 – 16:45, Monday to Friday Anticipated start date26th January Duration12 months