Specialist Lead, Substation Engineering

TheHigh Voltage Substation Deliverydepartmentin ESB Engineering & Major Projects is the centre of engineering for ESB’s Transmission & Distribution businesses, as well as providing consultancy services in T&D technology for external clients.

TheHigh Voltage Substation Deliverydepartmentis a key partESB Engineering& Major Projectsandis responsible forthe design of high voltage transmission and distribution assetsfor ESB Networks. This includesboth conceptual and detailed engineering design,designsafety management(Project Supervisor Design Stage), projectprogrammingand commercial management.Collaboration with a range stakeholders is a key function of this role including Networks Project Delivery and other external delivery services and contingent labour providers.

TheSpecialist Lead Substation Engineerwilluse theirsignificant experiencein design and project delivery to delivery multi discipline projects. Theywill berequired to have strong project management and technical design background, detailed knowledge of internal safety procedures and excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

The Specialist Lead Substation Engineer is required to

Applyprevious experienceto deliver high‑quality designs and safety coordination across a diverse portfolio of electricity transmission and distribution development projects.

Hold overall responsibility for safety asProject Supervisor Design Stage (PSDP)on large‑scale projects, including the preparation and review of design risk assessments and project Health & Safety plans for both design and construction teams.

Provide overall leadership and delivery ofHV substation designs, including chairing design meetings and ensuring all programme deliverables meet budgetary, quality, and scheduling requirements.

Undertake the role ofLead Engineer, managing HV project design support across both internal delivery teams and external EPC project delivery models.

Establish,maintain, and continuously developHV Projects substation template designs and libraries, ensuring consistency and efficiency across projects.

Develop, implement, and continuously improve standardisedHV Projects processes, incorporating feedback from project reviews, lessons learned, and best practice.

Provide technical leadership, guidance, and day‑to‑day management of specialist workstreams, including approval of key outputs, mentoring and development of team members, technical scoping and costing, commercial considerations (including customer and renewable connections), project programming (design, construction, testing, and inspection), design review, training, and client interfacing.

A minimum ofSevenyears’ experience in substation design.

Proven ability to work in a team toa high levelof performance.

A strong understanding of all elements of substationtendering and tender evaluations,scoping, planning, design, costing,constructionand commissioning.

A strong work ethic with aclear focus on delivery to ESB’s safety, time,qualityand costobjectives.

Strong commercial andproject management capability.

The demonstrated ability to meet deadlinesand manage multiple priorities.

A flexible approach to work, especially where necessary to delivery excellent customer service.

A proventrack recordof success contributing to the training and development of technical professionals.

PSDPor CDMC competency or experience.

Site Workingexperience

Full Driving licence

PSDP Competency

Site Working Competency

Either 3rd Level Engineering qualification or equivalent work experience is essential

This role is based in Dublin office but travel to project locations as required, is a key requirement of the role

The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least two anchor days per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.

38 kV, GIS or AIS Section Manager in High Voltage Substation Delivery , Networks Engineering.

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• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition tonet zero carbon future
  
• Progressive, hybrid working model
  
• Career developmentthrough mentoring andtraining
  
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
  
• Sports and Social Clubs
  
• Networking opportunities
  
• Credit Union
  
• Access to staff well-being programmes
  
• Generous parental leave entitlements
  
• Strong values-based and inclusive culture
  
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
  
• Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted
  

€71,000 to €84,000 per annum

12th March 2026

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