My client, a long established and multinational utility contractor in maintenance and construction of Electrical and Telecommunications infrastructure, is currently looking to hire a Substation Electrical Design Engineer to join their team. You'll be based in their Dublin office, but flexibility on location in Ireland.
As Team Lead, the successful candidate will be taking on an engineering management role on major Power, Renewable & Substation projects. You'll identify, manage, coordinate electrical design requirements and deliverables on substation projects. You will be involved in technical and strategic decision making. You'll be team leader, and provide mentoring, support and technical development to team members. Ensure design outputs meet the required technical, quality and safety standards.
The Role:
Team Lead and Substation Technical Expert within Engineering Team. Ownership of electrical substation design: primary design, secondary design, design calculations, procurement specifications. Lead team members, monitor progress vs costs & programme. Review & approve team submissions in advance of issue, identifying value engineering opportunities where possible
Support team members in projects as assigned throughout each contract. Take ownership & actively manage substation design projects when required. Identify design risks and propose mitigation techniques.
Qualifications and experience:
Degree in Electrical Engineering. 7+ years hands on experience. Good knowledge of software: AutoCAD, ePlan, MS Office, (experience with design studies and cable design software would be an advantage). Good knowledge of the substation, utilities and renewables sector. Good understanding of the design / construction interfacing requirements. Good client facing skills. Able to work independently & to manage a team. Experience with design studies and cable design software would be an advantage. Familiarity with ESB/Eirgrid specifications & design requirements an advantage Open to innovation and collaboration. Proactive with the ability to think ahead.
Competitive salary. 23 Days annual leave. Tablet & Mobile. Opportunity to progress your career within a growing company. Pension once probation is completed. LAYA Healthcare. Employee Assistance Programme. Health Insurance Discount. Life Assurance Payment. Standard industry training provided.
Travel onsite may occasionally be required, but the role is an office-based position.
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