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Substation Design Engineer - Utilities
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 43,162 - 47,478 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: Kilkenny
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Substation Design Engineer (HV/MV) - Utilities
Location: Kilkenny (on-site, occasional site visits)
Contract: 12-month fixed term (with review)
Salary: €50,000-€55,000 per annum
About the role
We are advertising on behalf of our client, a leading utilities provider operating across the Energy & Telecommunications sectors. You will lead the technical delivery of HV/MV substation projects (38kV-400kV) from tender through detailed design and into construction support, ensuring compliance with Irish Grid Code, EirGrid/ESB standards and applicable IEC/HSA requirements.
Key responsibilities
Tender & proposals: Review client specs (incl. ESB Networks), prepare concept designs/SLDs, material take-offs, and technical clarifications for bids.
Design leadership: Primary, lightning and earthing design; cable routing for AIS/GIS substations.
Calculations & studies: Short-circuit, load flow, CT/VT sizing, earthing; equipment specifications (transformers, switchgear, CTs/VTs, busbar, cables).
Interfaces & coordination: Oversee external design partners; align with civil/structural and protection/telecom teams; manage doc reviews and FATs.
Compliance & safety: Ensure adherence to Grid Code, IEC standards and HSA regulations; provide limited site/commissioning support.
What we're looking for
Degree (Level 8+) in Electrical Engineering.
7-10+ years in substation design (transmission/distribution).
Familiarity with EirGrid/ESB specifications and TSO/DSO procedures (desirable).
Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership (preferred).
Proficient with AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP/DigSILENT, EPLAN, MS Office.
Strong communication skills; comfortable in client-facing, multi-disciplinary settings.
Full, current driving licence.
What's on offer
€50,000-€55,000 base salary (DOE).
12-month FTC with performance review.
Learning & development, progression opportunities.
Employee Assistance Programme, personal development support, Cycle to Work scheme.
Collaborative environment with meaningful impact on national energy infrastructure.
How to apply
Click Apply and upload your CV.
Please include: notice period, confirmation of work eligibility in Ireland, and a short note on your most relevant HV substation design projects (kV level, role, key tools).
We are advertising on behalf of our client. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are an equal opportunities employer.
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