Lead HV Substation Design Engineer – UK & Ireland

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EUR 90,000 - 130,000

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2 days ago

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Job summary

AECOM Ireland Limited is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead HV substation design for projects in the UK & Ireland. The role focuses on FEED to detailed design, with responsibilities spanning plant layouts, equipment specs, tendering, and construction support.

The ideal candidate will have extensive FEED experience, and a strong background in HV plant infrastructure (AIS/GIS), client-facing delivery, and multi-project leadership within a consultancy/utility setting.

Qualifications

Degree in Electrical Engineering.
Previous experience with consultancy, contractor or utility in the energy sector.
Client experience with National Grid, ESB, EirGrid, SHET, SSE, SPT or any other transmission utility or developer in UK or Ireland.
Extensive experience as FEED designer, detailed design or owner’s engineer role.
Experience designing the HV infrastructure at concept and FEED design stages.
Experience in detailed design, design assurance and owners engineer would be advantageous.
Understanding of electrical AC HV Plant infrastructure and equipment both AIS and GIS.
Good team player and have a client-focused mindset customer facing skills.
Ability to work flexibly across multiple projects.
Ideally project management experience(incl. budget, time and quality).
Experience of managing multi-discipline engineering projects.

Responsibilities

Produce primary plant layouts for HV substations.
Lead engineering design input to major infrastructure projects.
Undertake Project Development/Pre-construction activities. E.g.the development of optimum cable routes considering length, thermal conditions and land use.
Undertake equipment specifications for HV Plant and associated equipment.
Develop specifications with technology specific specialists and external project partners.
Develop tender specifications and undertake tender evaluations.
Provide design assurance of tender return documentation, during tender evaluation and supplier meetings.
At construction phase, review supplier technical designs, undertake manufacturing assurance audits, attending FAT and providing commissioning support and fault resolution support.
Be a trusted partner to key clients.
Offer mentorship and guidance to junior team members.