Senior Substation Designer

Senior Substation Designer Ireland Permanent Co. Louth (with flexibility) Competitive Salary Benefits

The opportunity

This is a senior high-impact position effectively the No. 2 in the design function of one of Irelands most respected electrical power engineering contractors. A business that has been delivering MV/LV switchgear HV cable services turnkey substation solutions and renewable energy infrastructure across Ireland and the UK for over two decades.

You will lead complex substation design projects end-to-end acting as the technical authority on all things MV/HV while supporting the broader engineering leadership team. If youre an experienced substation designer looking for genuine influence a varied project portfolio and a clear pathway to a leadership role this is the one.

What youll be doing

Leading the design of MV and HV substations from concept through to detailed design and construction issue Producing and reviewing technical deliverables including single line diagrams protection and control schematics earthing designs cable schedules and equipment specifications Acting as technical lead and mentor to junior and mid-level designers within the team Interfacing directly with clients contractors and DNOs/TSOs including ESB Networks and EirGrid Supporting tendering activity reviewing scope producing technical input and advising on design risk Ensuring all designs comply with relevant Irish and UK standards (ETCI IEC SONI/EirGrid Grid Code ESB Networks standards) Contributing to continuous improvement of design processes tools and quality standards

What were looking for

Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering Significant experience in substation design MV/HV ideally up to 110 kV Strong working knowledge of protection and control earthing/grounding design and switchgear specifications Familiarity with Irish grid standards and ESB Networks/EirGrid requirements (highly advantageous) Confident using design tools such as AutoCAD ETAP or similar Proven ability to manage multiple projects and lead technical discussions with clients Chartered or working towards chartership (IEI IET or equivalent) desirable

Why this role

Genuine No. 2 position with real technical authority and visibility
Competitive salary reflective of seniority and current market demand
Growing business with a strong varied project pipeline across renewables utilities and industrial Close-knit experienced team with a collaborative culture
Clear progression pathway for the right person

Interested Lets talk.

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embs talent are a specialist Power & Energy recruitment consultancy founded in 2003. We work exclusively within Transmission & Distribution High Voltage Renewables Substations and Data Centre power engineering supporting clients and candidates across the UK Ireland and the USA. Triple ISO certified including ISO 42001 for AI management.

Required Experience:

Senior IC