HV Substation Commissioning Engineer – Power & Automation

ERSG Ltd; Athlone; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ERSG Ltd is seeking a Substation Commissioning Engineer to join a major contractor in the Irish Power, Transmission & Distribution sectors. The role focuses on commissioning ESB substations across multiple projects in Ireland, verifying equipment, testing HV plant, and ensuring robust documentation.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (Power Engineering preferred), a full driving license, and eligibility to work in Ireland.

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning ESB HV substations.
• Full, clean driving license.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Verifying all primary and secondary substation plant/equipment is suitable for a Declaration of Fitness.
• Conduct all on-site HV commissioning tests on related plant.
• Verify communications systems (SCADA, RTU, automation systems) are operational.
• Lead commissioning on protection and control equipment.
• Review and ensure comprehensive documentation of all test records.
• Develop and update commissioning procedures and standards.

Skills

HV commissioning

SCADA/RTU systems

Protection & control

On-site testing

Documentation

Education

Electrical or Electronic Engineering degree

Power Engineering (preferred)

Job description

ERSG Ltd is seeking a Substation Commissioning Engineer to join a major contractor in the Irish Power, Transmission & Distribution sectors. The role focuses on commissioning ESB substations across multiple projects in Ireland, verifying equipment, testing HV plant, and ensuring robust documentation.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (Power Engineering preferred), a full driving license, and eligibility to work in Ireland.