Senior Electrical Engineer - Substation Design (Ireland)
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We are recruiting Client Engineers to join our growing Transmission & Distribution team based in the Republic of Ireland. The opportunity arises from a new multi‑year framework with EirGrid. The role involves providing technical services on projects from development to construction.
Responsibilities
* Develop primary plant layouts for HV substations.
* Create equipment specifications for HV plant and associated equipment.
* Provide engineering design input to major infrastructure projects.
* Serve as a Client Engineer / Owner’s Engineer on HV substation, cable, and OHL projects.
* Deliver HV design input to renewable energy projects (battery storage, solar, hydro, wind).
* Provide professional services to clients in Ireland/UK and overseas.
Qualifications
* A degree in Electrical Engineering.
* Experience working on HV projects.
* Experience with major utilities or developers.
* Experience as a Designer or Project Engineer.
* Experience developing specifications for substation control systems, transformers, GIS, and AIS switchgear.
* Ability to work flexibly across multiple projects.
* Fluency in English.
* Full driving licence with access to a car (site visits required).
Desirable Skills & Experience
* Experience on multi‑discipline engineering projects.
* Chartered accreditation or progress toward status.
* Consultancy experience.
* Experience reviewing detailed designs and witnessing construction site activities.
* Transferable skills for key competency areas if lacking specific HV experience.
Additional Information
Contact recruiter on LinkedIn: Francesca Siddle. For role-specific questions, email ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com if you need a disability interview scheme.
We are an Equal‑Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confident Employer. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, Construction
Work location model: Hybrid
ReqID: J10135391
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