Substation Design Engineer

We are looking for a Substation Design Engineer to lead the technical delivery of high-voltage substation projects (38kV-400kV) across Ireland. The role spans the full project lifecycle, from tendering through detailed design to construction, ensuring compliance with Irish Grid Codes, EirGrid/ESB standards, and relevant EU directives. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, commercial awareness, and proven experience in transmission and distribution substation design.

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• Review tender documentation and client specifications (e.g. ESB Networks).
  
• Develop concept designs, single-line diagrams, and material take-offs to support bids.
  
• Collaborate with the Bid Coordinator to provide accurate technical inputs for costing.
  
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and contribute to technical queries and value engineering.
  

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• Lead the electrical design of HV/MV substations (AIS and GIS), including:
  
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  • Primary systems, lightning protection, earthing design, and cable routing.
    
  
  
• Manage and coordinate external design consultants and engineering providers, ensuring compliance with project requirements, quality standards, and timelines.
  
• Prepare and review technical specifications for key equipment such as power transformers, switchgear, CTs/VTs, and associated materials (e.g. busbars and cables).
  
• Carry out system studies including short-circuit analysis, load flow, CT/VT sizing, and earthing calculations.
  
• Ensure compliance with Irish Grid Code, IEC standards, and health & safety regulations.
  
• Coordinate with civil, structural, and control & protection/telecom teams to ensure design integration.
  
• Review supplier documentation, oversee FATs, and provide technical support during installation and commissioning (with occasional site visits).
  

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• Degree in Electrical Engineering (Level 8 or higher).
  
• 7-10 years' experience in substation design.
  
• Knowledge of EirGrid/ESB specifications and TSO/DSO procedures (desirable).
  
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or working towards it (Engineers Ireland), preferred.
  
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP/DigSILENT, EPLAN, and Microsoft Office.
  
• Strong communication skills with experience in client-facing and multidisciplinary environments. xcfaprz
  
• Full driving licence.