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The Substation Design Standards Group are responsible for the development of our substation design solutions for ESB Networks.
This is a specialist technical group who create design standards and provide guidance on the implementation of those standards to our substation design delivery teams across ESB.
This is a key role enabling the construction of a significant number of new substations needed as an enabler for our Net Zero strategy.
The Senior Specialist Team Leader will manage a small specialist team and is required to provide technical guidance and expertise in all aspects of High Voltage substation design.
The role is also required to actively promote innovation in the work of the team, to manage the performance of the team to ensure a consistent high level of delivery in terms of meeting business requirements while maintaining the required commercial performance with regard to controlling costs and contribution.
Key Responsibilities To lead a specialist team of professionals responsible for the preparation and ongoing development of standard primary substation designs for use by project teams in delivery of ESB substations.
The designs will cover the full voltage range from Medium Voltage to 400 kV.
Key Responsibilities of the role include:
Development of Extra High Voltage, High Voltage and Medium Voltage standard primary designs, design tools and calculations.
Development/updating of design work instructions.
Provision of specialist design support to High Voltage substation project delivery teams, particularly in relation to clearances and mechanical loadings on High Voltage equipment.
Provision of training to project delivery substation designers.
Provision of specialist substation design support to other areas of ESB.Technical management of ESB Networks term contracts for busbar support structures, equipment support steelwork, High Voltage conductors, High Voltage connectors, earthing material including preparation of specifications, tender evaluation, acceptance testing and ongoing liaison with the manufacturer.
Co-ordination of and input into development of standard foundation and building designs.
Successful performance will require very close co-ordination with other engineering groups including Civil Engineering, Overhead Lines, High Voltage Cables and with our partners in ESB Networks and EirGrid.
Experience and Qualifications Either 3rd level qualification or equivalent work experience is essential.
A minimum of 9 years' experience in High Voltage substation design.
A proven track record in Extra High Voltage and High Voltage substation primary design, with an understanding of all elements of design, construction and commissioning.
A comprehensive knowledge of the physical design principles used in Irish substations and IEC standards.
Strong stakeholder and people management skills.
A knowledge of BIM processes and systems.
Competence in use of Bentley Microstation or AutoCad.
Location This position will be based in ESB EMP offices in Dublin or Cork.
Travel to substations around Ireland will also be a feature of this role.
ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working.
The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day 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.
Why Work with Us? 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.
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.
€69,000 to €81,000 per annum.
28th March 2025.
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Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.
Inclusion and Diversity Statement ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.
About ESB Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040.
ESB is Ireland's leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy.
Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.
Our inclusive culture fosters innovation and connection among our 9,000 employees.
At ESB, we support you to be your best so that you can truly make a difference.
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