Electrical Substation Design Engineer

WSP; Ireland; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP's Ireland Energy business is expanding its Electricity Transmission & Distribution service line and is seeking an Electrical Substation Design Engineer to join our Dublin, Naas or Belfast office. You will work within a multidisciplinary team delivering power transmission infrastructure to support Ireland’s Net Zero targets.

You will produce design drawings, prepare 110kV–400kV plant specifications, review designs for compliance, ensure safety, and participate in design reviews and client

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in HV/MV substation design and associated protection and control.
• Knowledge of EirGrid/ESB networks standards and HV/MV plant specs.

Responsibilities

• Produce design drawings for Grid and Primary substations.
• Prepare electrical plant specifications for 110kV–400kV projects.
• Produce substation feasibility reports, layouts, and plant specifications.
• Review designs to ensure technical compliance with policies.
• Ensure safety risks are identified and managed.
• Undertake Owner Engineering design reviews for concept to detailed engineering phases.
• Attend design reviews and client meetings.
• Support FATs and on-site construction follow-up.

Skills

HV and MV substation design

AIS & GIS knowledge

Protection & control experience

EirGrid standards knowledge

Health & safety awareness

Chartered engineer status (preferable)

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role…

WSP’s Energy business is looking to expand its Electricity Transmission & Distribution service line in Ireland and is excited to appoint an Electrical Substation Design Engineer to join our team based out of the Dublin, Naas or Belfast office. As an Electrical Substation Design Engineer working within WSP's Ireland Energy business, you will be responsible for working as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering the power transmission infrastructure that will deliver Net Zero to the Ireland Energy System. WSP has a significant workload that will offer the opportunity to develop yourself and others over the next decade.

As part of this, you will be responsible for:

• Innovative Projects: Work on ground breaking projects that make a difference. As a Primary Design Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to tackle complex engineering challenges and spearhead initiatives that drive our technology forward.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values creativity and collaboration. We foster an environment where every idea counts, and teamwork is at the heart of our success.
• Career Growth: We believe in investing in our people. You’ll have access to professional development opportunities, mentorship, and clear pathways for career advancement.
• Impactful Leadership: Work as part of a team of engineers and play a crucial role in shaping the future of our colleagues, products and services. Your expertise will directly influence our success.
• State-of-the-Art Resources: Work with the latest tools and technologies you need to innovate and excel in your role.

This is an excellent opportunity to…

• Produce a comprehensive suite of design drawings for Grid and Primary substations.
• Prepare technical specifications for Electrical plant and providing associated electrical designs for the substation upgrades, and new substations projects from 110kV up to an including 400kV.
• Produce substation design feasibility reports, cost estimate, layouts, GA’s as well as the preparation of plant specifications that include transformers, switchgear and battery systems.
• Review designs produced by developers and contractors to ensure designs are technically compliant and in line with current legislation and policies.
• Ensure designs are delivered in accordance with the contract to the satisfaction of the client and the specifications.
• Ensure that relevant Health and Safety risks and hazards are identified, made known to the project team and properly managed.
• Undertake Client / Owner Engineering design reviews for concept, FEED and detailed engineering phases.
• Attend design review / workshops with Customers
• Attend internal and Client design meetings to support any design or requirement change during project build
• Attend FATs and perform construction and inspection follow up on site.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Experience of small, medium and technically complex new substation, retrofit or network reinforcement projects.
• Proven experience in HV and MV substation design (both AIS & GIS), from 110kv up to and including 400kV.
• Knowledge of EirGrid and ESB Networks engineering standards and technical policies and specifications for HV and MV plant, substations (including earthing and electrical clearances).
• Exposure to substation cable design and protection and control.
• Excellent understanding of the H&S requirements and an ability to undertake the role of ‘Designer’ and ‘under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013.
• Preferable – Attained / working towards chartered engineer status.

Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and therefore you will be part of a team that will include colleagues from across the world. Your unique perspectives will help us drive innovation and foster an inclusive environment.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can.Apply today.