Civil Engineer – Transmission & Distribution (Renewables)

Ward Personnel; Leinster; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Permanent position

Career progression opportunities

CPD support

Job summary

Ward Personnel is recruiting a Civil Engineer – Transmission & Distribution for a leading engineering contractor in Ireland. The role focuses on coordinating civil works for substations and renewable energy projects, ensuring alignment with electrical design and grid connection requirements.

You will support chartered engineer status, contribute to design reviews, and work within a multidisciplinary team on major energy and infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 3–5+ years’ site-based civil engineering experience.
• Experience in renewable energy, power, utilities or electrical infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Report to Project Manager on progress, risks and technical issues.
• Review civil drawings, specs and design documentation.
• Coordinate civil works for 38kV, 110kV and 220kV substations.
• Work with electrical designers to align civil and electrical works.
• Assist with Civil & Structural drawings using 2D and 3D design software.
• Maintain civil design logs and project records.
• Assist with tendering and pre-construction activities.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with drawings and quality.

Skills

Coordination

Reading drawings

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

BIM

2D/3D design software

Job description

Ward Personnel is recruiting a Civil Engineer – Transmission & Distribution for a leading engineering contractor in Ireland. The role focuses on coordinating civil works for substations and renewable energy projects, ensuring alignment with electrical design and grid connection requirements.

You will support chartered engineer status, contribute to design reviews, and work within a multidisciplinary team on major energy and infrastructure projects.