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Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Drogheda, Louth

Expire in: a day

Job Description

HV Substation Package Manager - Senior Electrical Engineer - 110kV AIS Substation - Power Generation Project - North of Dublin, Ireland

Job Overview:

We are supporting a leading EPC contractor on the delivery of a large-scale power generation project in Ireland, who are seeking an experienced HV Electrical Engineer to take ownership of a new-build 110kV AIS substation package.

This is a key role within the project, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of the substation package - from early-stage design and procurement through to construction and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

  * Review and coordinate design submissions, ensuring alignment with project and grid requirements

  * Oversee execution of the substation contract through design, construction, and commissioning phases

  * Interface with key stakeholders including the client, network operators, and supply chain partners

  * Monitor programme progress and ensure delivery against key milestones

  * Review and certify contractor applications, variations, and final accounts

  * Ensure compliance with Irish construction standards, grid requirements, and project specifications

  * Work closely with project and site teams to ensure safe and efficient delivery

Qualifications & Experience

  * Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline

  * Proven experience delivering HV substation projects, ideally within Ireland

  * Strong understanding of AIS substation design, procurement, and construction processes

  * Experience managing design-and-build contractors or package suppliers

  * Knowledge of Irish grid standards, construction regulations, and permitting processes

  * Ability to operate across both design and site-based project phases

Contract Details

  * Location: North of Dublin, Ireland

  * Contract Position

  * Duration: 18 months

  * Start Date: ASAP

  * Working Hours: 08:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday

To apply, please submit your CV with references

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