Hybrid Senior Substation Engineer

at ESB

• Job title: Senior Substation Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: €59,000 - €70,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Dublin, Ireland

About the role

• Senior Professional Substation Engineer specializing in high voltage projects for ESB. Leading substation design and project management to achieve successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality substation designs, ensuring all program deliverables, budgetary, and quality requirements are met
• Provide technical support to colleagues in substation design and ensure the verification of designs issued within the group
• Manage and coordinate the technical, commercial, and financial aspects of projects with all internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure safety as the Project Supervisor Design Stage (PSDP), preparing and reviewing design risk assessments and project H&S plans for design and construction teams
• Maintain a strong work ethic with a clear focus on delivering results within tight time frames while ensuring project safety and quality
• Manage and coordinate inputs from various engineering disciplines and key stakeholders, acting as the Lead Engineer on multiple projects

Requirements

• Level 8 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of relevant experience in substation design, including transmission and distribution substations
• Strong understanding of substation tendering, tender evaluations, scoping, planning, design, costing, construction, and commissioning
• Strong project management and contract management skills
• Experience in control & protection systems, auxiliary power systems (AC/DC), power transformers, and/or reactors
• Full driver's license and access to a car
• Understanding and experience of the PSDP/CDMC processes
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
• Progressive, hybrid working model
• Career development through mentoring and training
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Sports and Social Clubs
• Networking opportunities
• Credit Union
• Generous Pension
• Access to staff well-being programmes
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Strong values-based and inclusive culture