Lead HV Substation Design & Delivery

Jacobs; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Associate Director - Substations (Primary Design) in Ireland to lead FEED and detailed design for high‑voltage AIS/GIS substations, HVDC systems, and related assets. You will drive technical excellence, collaborate with clients such as Eir Grid and National Grid, and mentor engineers across multidisciplinary teams.

You will bring extensive HV substation experience (132kV‑400kV), a track record in delivering complex infrastructure, and a strong understanding of Irish

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Extensive HV substation experience (132kV-400kV) incl AIS/GIS and HVDC.
• Proven leadership on complex multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of Irish transmission and distribution standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Commercial acumen and business development track record.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership on FEED and detailed design for HV substations.
• Oversee QA, resource planning, and capability development.
• Lead technical reviews of HV plant layouts, earthing, and equipment specs.
• Coordinate with back-office engineers, sub-contractors, and suppliers.
• Manage tender packages and technical/commercial submissions.
• Chair design and hazard reviews; ensure technical assurance.
• Attend site visits, FAT/SAT as required.
• Mentor senior engineers and support succession planning.
• Maintain and grow client relationships to support BD.
• Represent Jacobs in industry forums and shape standards.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Commercial acumen

Strategic thinking

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an Associate Director - Substations (Primary Design) in Ireland to lead FEED and detailed design for high‑voltage AIS/GIS substations, HVDC systems, and related assets. You will drive technical excellence, collaborate with clients such as Eir Grid and National Grid, and mentor engineers across multidisciplinary teams.

You will bring extensive HV substation experience (132kV‑400kV), a track record in delivering complex infrastructure, and a strong understanding of Irish