Distribution Protection Specialist Lead

Shanahan Engineering; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Shanahan Engineering requires a Distribution Protection Specialist Lead for the PAC Systems team. You will develop standardised PAC IED configurations and schematics, mentor engineers, and conduct homologation testing to ensure DSO performance.

Travel to project locations will be required, with hybrid work blending remote and site collaboration. Based in Ireland, the role demands a Level 8 Electrical Engineering degree, a valid Irish driving licence, and 7+ years in protection engineering or PAC

Qualifications

• NFQ Level 8 Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Full Irish driving licence and access to a car.
• 7+ years post-qualification experience in detailed substation secondary designs or PAC application engineering.
• Experience in PAC IED specifications and tender evaluations.
• Strong knowledge of power system protection principles and protection devices.
• Delivery focus with safety, time, quality and cost objectives.
• Strong commercial and project management capability.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Flexible approach to deliver excellent customer service.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Proven track record of developing technical professionals.

Responsibilities

• Develop standardised PAC IED configurations and schematics to meet DSO requirements.
• Mentor and lead distribution protection engineers within the team.
• Conduct homologation testing with commissioning specialists to verify performance.
• Prepare technical specifications, schedules and tender documentation for PAC IEDs.
• Conduct design reviews, stakeholder training and management.
• Provide technical leadership to PAC stakeholders.
• Deliver projects on time, managing costs and commercial performance.

Skills

Power system protection

Project management

Communication

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Delivery focus

Leadership mentoring

Education

NFQ Level 8 Electrical Engineering

Job description

The role of the Distribution Protection Specialist Lead in the Protection, Automation and Control (PAC) Systems team) is vital and integral to ensuring that standardised PAC intelligent electronic device (IED) configurations, settings templates and schematic drawings, are available for use by the distribution substation delivery functions, for projects at voltages from 10 kV to 38 kV. They will support the Senior Transmission and Distribution Protection Specialist in all aspects of the role to ensure design excellence. They will provide technical guidance on best practice in distribution and

industrial PAC application engineering within the Company.

Qualifications Essential

A minimum of a Level 8 (NFQ) qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience is essential.

Full Irish driving licence and access to a car are essential.

Base Location

This position will be based in either Dublin 2 or Cork. Travel to project locations and testing facilities, as required, is a key requirement of the role.

Hybrid working will be a feature of this role, combining remote working with attendance at base for in-person collaboration 2 days per week, subject to ongoing review.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop standardised configurations using featured functionality, parameterisation and programmable logic to achieve the application performance specified by the Distribution System Operator (DSO) for a range of multifunctional PAC IEDs used in specified applications on the distribution network; and the associated applied standard PAC schematic diagrams.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and leadership of the distribution protection project engineers within the team in all aspects of distribution PAC IED design development work.
• Conduct comprehensive homologation testing of the standardised PAC IED configurations that they have developed, in conjunction with the Senior Commissioning Specialists, to confirm compliance with DSO-specified performance requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed technical specifications, technical schedules, price schedules and other documents required for distribution PAC IED tender enquiries; and conduct technical review of submitted tenders.
• Conduct distribution PAC design reviews, stakeholder training and development, and stakeholder management.
• Provide specialised technical leadership, expertise, knowledge and support to all distribution PAC stakeholders.
• Perform consistently at a high level of delivery, meeting clients' requirements, delivery dates and the commercial performance of projects regarding controlling costs and financial contribution.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience - Essential

• A minimum of seven years’ post-qualification experience creating detailed substation secondary systems designs, or in PAC application engineering.
• Experience in the development of PAC IED specifications and the technical evaluation of tender submissions.
• A detailed knowledge of power system protection principles, protection devices and their associated software applications.
• A strong work ethic with a clear focus on delivery to safety, time, quality, and cost objectives.
• Strong commercial and project management capability.
• The ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• A flexible approach to work, especially where necessary to deliver excellent customer service.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• A proven track record of success contributing to the training and development of technical professionals.