Associate Director, Civil Engineering - T&D Substations

Jacobs Engineering Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Jacobs seeks an Associate Director - Civil Engineering (Transmission & Distribution) to lead frontend and detailed civil/structural design for 132–400 kV substations, HVDC stations, OHL interfaces and underground cables. Expect STEAM leadership in technical assurance, delivery excellence and market growth within T&D.

You will manage resources, mentor engineers, guide design reviews, and coordinate with subconsultants while advancing Jacobs’ BD and client relationships in a hybrid Dublin setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Chartered Engineer status with a relevant institution.
• Experience delivering complex multi-disciplinary projects for the Energy Transition.
• Proficiency with BIM/CDE processes and design tools (Civil 3D, Revit, MicroStation, Tekla/Tedds).
• Excellent written and verbal communication, stakeholder engagement, and business development acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil/structural design packages from concept through detailed design and construction support.
• Define civil layouts for substations, platforms, foundations and access routes.
• Drive design reviews and ensure compliance with client procedures and CDM 2015.
• Plan resources, programmes and budgets; coordinate with backoffice engineers, subconsultants and suppliers.
• Provide construction-phase support, attend site visits, and witness civil elements.
• Lead tenders, proposals and client presentations; maintain strategic client relationships.
• Line manage and mentor engineers; set technical standards and foster innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Client facing

Communication

BIM/CDE processes

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer

Tools

Civil 3D

Revit

MicroStation

Tekla/Tedds

Job description

Jacobs seeks an Associate Director - Civil Engineering (Transmission & Distribution) to lead frontend and detailed civil/structural design for 132–400 kV substations, HVDC stations, OHL interfaces and underground cables. Expect STEAM leadership in technical assurance, delivery excellence and market growth within T&D.

You will manage resources, mentor engineers, guide design reviews, and coordinate with subconsultants while advancing Jacobs’ BD and client relationships in a hybrid Dublin setting.