Electrical Engineer - Onshore Substation Specialist
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Dublin, Cork, Galway or Dundalk, Ireland
Sector: Power and Energy
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our team as a Substation Specialist. As part of this role, you will be responsible for designing and reviewing high-voltage substation systems, with a focus on primary plant layouts, protection schemes, and project coordination.
Key Responsibilities
* Design & Review: Lead the design and review of HV substation systems, including primary plant layout, cable arrangements, earthing, lightning protection, indoor/outdoor lighting, instrument transformer sizing, protection schemes, and IED selection.
* Project Lifecycle: Provide engineering design input through all stages of electrical power infrastructure development, from feasibility and front-end engineering to detailed design, site construction monitoring, and commissioning.
* Coordination: Work closely with internal disciplines, such as civil, structural, environmental, geotechnical, transport, protection and control, and CAD/BIM teams.
* Design Compliance: Undertake comprehensive design reviews to ensure compliance with applicable standards and industry guidelines.
* HV Plant Design Calculations: Perform calculations for instrument transformer suitability, battery and charger sizing, surge arrester selection, busbar forces, HV cable design, earthing studies, insulation coordination, and arc flash studies.
* Equipment Expertise: Demonstrate a strong understanding of HV plant equipment, including AIS and GIS platforms, circuit breakers, transformers, disconnectors, earthing switches, control/protection panels, and switchgear.
* Technical Submittals: Prepare and monitor technical submittals for approval.
* Construction & Commissioning: Provide support and oversight during the construction and commissioning phases of projects.
Requirements
* Experience: Extensive experience in the power transmission and distribution industry, with hands-on expertise in substation design.
* Qualifications: A Level 7 or 8 degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Services Engineering, or Building Services Engineering.
* Project Lifecycle Knowledge: Experience across all stages of the project lifecycle, including design, construction, and commissioning.
* Health & Safety: Strong understanding of applying regulatory and client-specific health and safety requirements to HV plant system designs.
* Technical Reporting: Proficient in preparing technical reports in English.
* Software Skills: Familiarity with key engineering software, including AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and other relevant tools.