Design Engineer

Are you passionate about electrical engineering and looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact?

Join our client s dedicated team where they specialise in the planning and development of high voltage transmission and distribution assets for the Networks Business. Their team excels in:

• Conceptual and Detailed Engineering Design
• Design Safety Management
• Project Scoping, Programming, and Commercial Management

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver high-quality substation designs, ensuring all program deliverables, budgetary, and quality requirements are met.
• Provide technical support to colleagues in substation design and ensure the verification of designs issued within the group.
• Manage and coordinate the technical, commercial, and financial aspects of projects with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure safety as the Project Supervisor Design Stage (PSDP), preparing and reviewing design risk assessments and project H&S plans for design and construction teams.
• Maintain a strong work ethic with a clear focus on delivering results within tight time frames while ensuring project safety and quality.
• Manage and coordinate inputs from various engineering disciplines and key stakeholders, acting as the Lead Engineer on multiple projects.

Experience and Qualifications:

Working as part of a dynamic team, you will face new challenges and solve new problems together. You will have the autonomy to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems with the support of your colleagues.

Essential:

• Level 8 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Relevant experience in substation design, including transmission and distribution substations.
• Strong understanding of substation tendering, tender evaluations, scoping, planning, design, costing, construction, and commissioning.
• Strong project management and contract management skills.
• Experience in control & protection systems, auxiliary power systems (AC/DC), power transformers, and/or reactors.
• Full driver's license and access to a car.
• Understanding and experience of the PSDP/CDMC processes.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Location:

This role can be based in the Dublin or Cork office but travel to project locations as required is a key requirement of the role. Hybrid working options available.

Why work with our client?

• 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 their Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted