Electrical Substation Design Team Lead

Global Professional Consultants Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days leave

Health insurance discount

Death in service benefit

Job summary

Global Professional Consultants Ireland is seeking an Electrical Substation Design Team Lead to manage a team of engineers and ensure high-quality project deliverables. You will oversee design processes including generators and transformers and coordinate across various projects.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and over 4 years of relevant experience, ideally with some leadership experience. Additional perks include benefits like 22 days of leave and health insurance discount.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience in electrical engineering roles with leadership experience preferred.
• Strong technical and design expertise in electrical systems.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of substation design engineers to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Oversee equipment design and coordinate services design across projects.
• Manage multiple projects timely and within budget.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical Engineering

Communication

AutoCAD

Team Management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering (NFQ Level 8)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

EPLAN

Job description

Electrical Substation Design Team Lead

Location

Dublin / Any of the offices Nationwide (Hybrid Option)

Salary

€90k–€100k DOE + benefits (22 days leave, health insurance discount, death in service)

Role

• Lead and mentor a team of substation design engineers, ensuring high-quality deliverables
• Oversee equipment design (generators, UPS, switchgear, transformers, earthing systems)
• Review and approve drawings (AutoCAD, MicroStation, EPLAN) and schematics
• Guide development of control/protection schematics, wiring schedules, and material specs
• Ensure electrical plant drawings and single-line diagrams meet project standards
• Coordinate mechanical and electrical services design across projects
• Ensure team compliance with IEC, EU standards, and building codes
• Define project scopes, allocate resources, and manage technical queries during construction
• Oversee as‑built documentation and pre‑commissioning processes
• Conduct site visits, support field engineers, and oversee system audits/evaluations
• Act as PSDP representative, ensuring design risk assessments and H&S plans are completed
• Manage multiple projects across regions, ensuring timely delivery within budget
• Foster collaboration, drive process improvements, and support team development

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (NFQ Level 8)
• 4+ years’ relevant experience, with leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Strong technical/design expertise; AutoCAD knowledge a plus (training provided)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to manage teams, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
• Flexible, proactive, and strategic thinker with strong report‑writing skills
• Full driver’s license required