Lead HV Substation & Power Projects Engineer

Specialist Technical Services (STS Group); Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic, growing company

Supportive team environment

Competitive remuneration package

Job summary

STS Group is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for Power Sector projects in Ireland. You will provide senior technical support from enquiry through construction, commissioning and energisation across the Power Transmission and Distribution unit.

You will lead engineering activities, coordinate with internal teams and clients, and support procurement and installation phases to ensure standards and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering qualification.
• 5+ years' experience in electrical engineering design and/or project management.
• Detailed understanding of MV and HV network requirements in industrial settings.
• Experience with energy management systems and integration of automated control systems to electrical networks.
• A proven track record of delivering projects on time and to budget.
• Experience of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong IT and reporting skills.
• A flexible and delivery-focused mindset.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship building skills.
• Ability to motivate and encourage others whilst taking the lead.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities for the development and delivery of HV substation and related grid connection projects.
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and clients to ensure technical compliance.
• Support procurement processes by preparing technical scopes of work and evaluating vendor proposals.
• Provide technical support during installation, testing, and commissioning phases, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and support a team of engineers through the project life cycle.
• Identify any resourcing gaps/requirements for current and upcoming projects.
• Proactively Identify and communicate any project risks throughout the project life cycle.
• Liaise with the SHEQ Manager (Safety, Health, Environment & Quality) on all project SHEQ matters.

Skills

Project management

Electrical design

HV/MV networks

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Electrical engineering qualification

Job description

STS Group is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for Power Sector projects in Ireland. You will provide senior technical support from enquiry through construction, commissioning and energisation across the Power Transmission and Distribution unit.

You will lead engineering activities, coordinate with internal teams and clients, and support procurement and installation phases to ensure standards and regulatory compliance.