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Principal civil engineer – hv substations

Swords
Snc-Lavalin
Civil engineer
Posted: 7h ago
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Job Description Overview
We are seeking a Principal Civil Engineer – HV Substations to be based in one of our Republic of Ireland offices.
The successful candidate will work in our Energy team within a multidisciplinary office and will work on Power and Energy projects primarily in the design of High Voltage Substations.
Responsibilities
Provide lead civil engineering design input to major electrical power infrastructural development projects through all lifecycle stages from feasibility and front-end engineering to detailed design, site construction monitoring and commissioning.
Prepare project reports (Planning, Tender, Construction Stage) and communicate complex technical matters with crystal-clear clarity.
Communicate design intent via PowerPoint presentations in layman terms to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Prepare fee proposals and site-specific quality submissions for design contracts with public and private clients.
Oversee the preparation of design drawings.
Act as Ancillary Certifier for the civil engineering discipline.
Manage design budgets and perform financial management of design projects.
Supervise and mentor other structural engineers reporting to the role.
Manage personal workload and oversee the workload of a small team of civil engineers.
Qualifications
Chartered Engineer with Engineers Ireland or Institution of Civil Engineers.
Extensive experience in design and owners engineering of high-voltage AIS/GIS substations (110kV to 400kV) and grid development projects.
Familiarity and experience with Irish TSO and DNO standards and processes.
Strong understanding of design principles, standards and codes relevant to substation and infrastructure projects.
Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to prioritise and manage personal and team workload effectively.
Proficient in MS Office Suite.
Experience with civil design software.
Experience acting as Lead Project Civil Engineer on multi-disciplined power and energy projects, including meeting attendance with clients and other design team members.
Benefits
Competitive salaries.
Employee rewards.
A wide range of benefits tailored to health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices.
Opportunities for training and professional development.
Hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances.
Security Clearance
This role may require security clearance.
Offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.
The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK for 5 years or longer.
If applying to this role, please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong, thrive and develop to be the best we can be.
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