Job Title: Senior Professional Engineer, Electrical Substations
Vacancy Number: 26174
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Dublin or Cork office, with regular travel to project locations as required.
Department: ESB Engineering and Major Projects
Reports to: Senior Team leader, Substation Design, Transmission and Distribution Delivery
Salary: €57,000 to €68,000 per annum
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Professional Engineer to join our team in the Planning and Development of High Voltage Transmission and Distribution Assets for the Networks Business. The successful candidate will have strong project management and technical design background, detailed knowledge of internal safety procedures and excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Key Responsibilities:
* Overall responsibility for leading and delivering substation designs, design meetings and all programme deliverable, budgetary and quality requirements
* Providing technical support to colleagues in the area of substation design meetings and ensuring the verification of designs issued within the group
* Management and coordination of technical, commercial and financial aspects of the project with all internal and external stakeholders
* Overall responsibility for safety as Project Supervisor Design Stage (PSDP). Preparation & review of design risk assessments and project H&S plans for design & construction teams
* A strong work ethic with a clear focus on delivering results within a tight time frame whilst ensuring the safety and quality of the project is not impacted
* A proven track record of success contributing to the training and development of new entrants within the group
* The ability to manage and coordinate inputs from a range of engineering disciplines and key stakeholders
* A flexible approach to work, especially where necessary to deliver excellent customer service
* Excellent communication and report writing skills
* Production and evaluation of tenders and contractor negotiations to acquire contract agreement/signing.
Requirements:
* 5 years' plus relevant experience in a wide range of substation design including transmission and distribution substations
* A strong understanding of all elements of substation tendering and tender evaluations, scoping, planning, design, costing, construction and commissioning
* Strong project management and contract management skills and knowledge
* Experience in control & protection systems, auxiliary power systems (AC/DC), power transformers and or reactors
* Full drivers licence and access to a car
* Understanding and experience of the PSDP/CDMC processes
* The demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
* Either level 8 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience is essential
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
* Generous Pension
* 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