Lead HV Substation Engineer (132–400kV) – FEED & Design

Jacobs; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Ireland is seeking a Principal Primary Substation Engineer to lead FEED and detailed design for HV substations (132kV-400kV) and related assets across major transmission projects.

You will guide technical workstreams, mentor junior engineers, coordinate with back-office teams and clients, and support tendering and business development in a hybrid-working environment. Strong knowledge of EirGrid/National Grid standards is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven HV substation design experience (132kV-400kV), ideally in Irish/UK transmission.
• Familiarity with EirGrid/National Grid and DNO standards and processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical workstreams and contribute to strategic project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams for key clients.
• Ensure quality assurance and timely delivery of design packages and bids.
• Review HV plant aspects including layouts, earthing, interlocking, busbar calculations, and specifications.
• Coordinate with back-office engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Attend and contribute to design reviews, hazard reviews, FAT and SAT.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Support tendering activities and contribute to technical offers.
• Maintain strong client relationships and support business development.

Skills

HV substation design

Leadership

Communication

Project delivery

Mentoring

Tendering

Client relationships

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EirGrid/National Grid standards

Job description

Jacobs in Ireland is seeking a Principal Primary Substation Engineer to lead FEED and detailed design for HV substations (132kV-400kV) and related assets across major transmission projects.

You will guide technical workstreams, mentor junior engineers, coordinate with back-office teams and clients, and support tendering and business development in a hybrid-working environment. Strong knowledge of EirGrid/National Grid standards is required.