Lead Civil Engineer, High-Voltage Substations

Snc-Lavalin

Dublin

Hybrid

EUR 75,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Competitive salaries
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Flexible holiday allowances

Job summary

Snc-Lavalin is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer – HV Substations to work in Dublin, Ireland. The selected candidate will lead civil engineering design for major electrical power projects, requiring extensive experience with high-voltage substations and strong communication skills.

This role offers competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, and a hybrid working model to balance personal and professional life. Join us to drive impactful infrastructure projects in the energy sector.

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in high‐voltage AIS/GIS substations and grid development projects.
  • Strong understanding of design principles, standards, and codes relevant to substation projects.
  • Experience as Lead Project Civil Engineer on multi-disciplined power projects.

Responsibilities

  • Provide lead civil engineering design input to power infrastructural projects.
  • Prepare project reports and communicate complex technical matters clearly.
  • Supervise and mentor junior engineers, managing workflow effectively.

Skills

Lead civil engineering design
Communication skills
Financial management
Civil design software proficiency

Education

Chartered Engineer with Engineers Ireland or Institution of Civil Engineers

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Snc-Lavalin is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer – HV Substations to work in Dublin, Ireland. The selected candidate will lead civil engineering design for major electrical power projects, requiring extensive experience with high-voltage substations and strong communication skills.

This role offers competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, and a hybrid working model to balance personal and professional life. Join us to drive impactful infrastructure projects in the energy sector.

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