Grid Operations Engineer

FRS Recruitment; Munster; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Health & dental insurance

Life assurance

Annual leave 22 days increasing to 30

Maternity and paternity leave

Job summary

FRS Recruitment is seeking an experienced Grid Operations Engineer for a Kerry-based wind energy role. You will develop expertise in MV/HV electrical systems, grid operations, switching operations and SCADA, with a clear path toward AE status for Ireland and the UK.

The position requires an Electrical Trade Qualification or Electrical Engineering Degree and a minimum of 4 years in wind turbines, with willingness to travel nationwide and internationally and participate in weekend on‑call duties.

Qualifications

• Electrical Trade Qualification or Electrical Engineering Degree is essential.
• Minimum 4 years' experience within the wind turbine industry is essential.
• Experience with SCADA monitoring and fault resolution is highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, with MV/HV experience highly desirable.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
• Strong IT skills and ability to work with technical software and databases.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to prepare clear technical reports and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Flexible approach to work, including weekend on‑call duties.
• Willingness to travel nationwide and internationally when required.
• Commitment to progressing towards Authorised Engineer (AE) status within 6 months where required.

Responsibilities

• Authorising, supervising and carrying out MV/HV switching operations.
• Supporting compliance with Irish legislation and procedures relating to HV electrical works.
• Coordinating materials and labour for repairs and maintenance of MV/HV equipment.
• Providing first‑level technical support for SCADA monitoring and fault resolution.
• Supporting SCADA installations during new projects and site refits.
• Assisting technicians with fault finding, testing, breakdowns and technical issues on site.
• Ensuring MV/HV and associated LV equipment is inspected and maintained in line with legislation and company procedures.
• Liaising with site owners, operators, technicians and customers as required.
• Preparing and maintaining technical documentation, reports and records.
• Supporting technical and software updates across operational systems.
• Following training and supervised experience, progressing into Switching Control Engineer responsibilities for Ireland and the UK, covering existing sites and first energisations.
• Participating in a weekend on-call rota as required.
• Travelling nationwide for training and technical support, with occasional international travel for training and workshops.

Skills

Wind turbine experience

SCADA

MV/HV electrical systems

Electrical engineering knowledge

Fault-finding

IT and software skills

Education

Electrical Trade Qualification or Electrical Engineering Degree

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer or Electrical Technician with wind turbine experience looking to take the next step in your career within the renewable energy sector?

Our client is seeking a Grid Operations Engineer to join their team in Kerry. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced wind energy professional to develop their expertise across MV/HV electrical systems, grid operations, switching operations and SCADA, with a clear pathway towards becoming a Switching Control Engineer for Ireland and the UK.

What you will be doing:

• Authorising, supervising and carrying out MV/HV switching operations.
• Supporting compliance with Irish legislation and procedures relating to HV electrical works.
• Coordinating materials and labour for repairs and maintenance of MV/HV equipment.
• Providing first‑level technical support for SCADA monitoring and fault resolution.
• Supporting SCADA installations during new projects and site refits.
• Assisting technicians with fault finding, testing, breakdowns and technical issues on site.
• Ensuring MV/HV and associated LV equipment is inspected and maintained in line with legislation and company procedures.
• Liaising with site owners, operators, technicians and customers as required.
• Preparing and maintaining technical documentation, reports and records.
• Supporting technical and software updates across operational systems.
• Following training and supervised experience, progressing into Switching Control Engineer responsibilities for Ireland and the UK, covering existing sites and first energisations.
• Participating in a weekend on-call rota as required.
• Travelling nationwide for training and technical support, with occasional international travel for training and workshops.

What we are looking for:

• Electrical Trade Qualification or Electrical Engineering Degree is essential.
• Minimum 4 years' experience within the wind turbine industry is essential.
• Experience with SCADA monitoring and fault resolution is highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, with MV/HV experience highly desirable.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
• Strong IT skills and the ability to work with technical software and databases.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to prepare clear technical reports and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Flexible approach to work, including participation in weekend on‑call duties.
• Willingness to travel nationwide and internationally when required.
• Commitment to progressing towards Authorised Engineer (AE) status within 6 months where required.

What is on offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Company pension.
• Health & Dental Insurance.
• Life Assurance.
• 22 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with length of service.
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave.
• Hybrid working model.
• Training and ongoing professional development.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.