Senior Project Engineer specializing in HV Electrical Engineering at Ethos Engineering Ltd. leading complex electrical engineering projects across Energy and Industrial sectors in Ireland and Europe.
Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of HV and MV infrastructure projects, including AIS and GIS substations, grid connection infrastructure, landing stations and interconnectors, and HV auxiliary systems and associated infrastructure.
Develop and review single line diagrams (SLDs), substation layouts, protection and control philosophies, HV cable systems, earthing and lightning protection systems, secondary systems and auxiliary power systems.
Coordinate and manage multidisciplinary design teams, including internal engineering resources, external consultants and specialist subcontractors, OEMs and utility stakeholders.
Interface directly with clients, TSOs / DSOs / utilities, contractors, and regulatory and approval bodies.
Support the development of Ethos’ HV engineering capability, including technical standards and procedures, recruitment and mentoring, and development of internal delivery capability.
Review technical studies and support design decision-making, including load flow studies, short circuit studies, protection coordination, harmonics and power quality studies, earthing studies.
Support tendering, technical bid reviews and project planning activities.
Attend site visits, inspections and commissioning activities as required.
Requirements
Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
Typically 8–15+ years’ experience in HV/MV electrical engineering.
Demonstrable experience delivering HV substation projects up to 400kV AIS and GIS substations.
Grid connection infrastructure HV cable and auxiliary systems.
Strong understanding of Primary and secondary substation systems, grid forming and Grid Following interfacing.
Protection and control systems, earthing and lightning protection.
Utility and TSO/DSO interface requirements.
Experience working within consultancy environments, utility/TSO projects, and energy infrastructure or industrial power sectors.
Experience managing or coordinating engineering teams and external consultants is highly desirable.
Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) is desirable but not essential.
Strong knowledge of IEC, BS, EN and IS standards, utility and grid connection requirements, HV design principles and substation engineering practices.
Familiarity with tools such as AutoCAD, ETAP, PowerFactory, PSCAD (desirable).
Strong technical reporting, specification writing and client communication skills.
Benefits
Flexible working times
20 Days holidays up to 25 days
Pension Scheme
Working travel out-of-pocket expenses
Travel tax scheme or bike-to-work scheme
Regular training/mentoring / further college support
Support for Chartership
Subsidised Health Insurance Allowance
A Professional Subscription Fee paid by the company
Paid Statutory Leaves
Healthcare check-ups and flu vaccinations
Gym / Fitness membership
Heavily subsidised social committee (5 a side, golf society, climbing club and regular social events)
Job title
Senior Project Engineer – Electrical, Energy & Industrial
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