Lead Substation Engineer – Design & Delivery

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Training & development

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Europe (HBUEU) seeks an experienced Electrical Substation engineer to lead design for Primary Equipment, Protection and Control systems at Transmission and Distribution levels. You will deliver complete engineering packages with attention to cost, schedule and safety.

This hybrid role is based in Dublin with three days in the office. You will coordinate across disciplines, liaise with clients, review drawings and deliver high-quality technical solutions for complex substations.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification of BEng (honours) in a related engineering field and 5 years of applicable experience.
• Proven knowledge of transmission or distribution practices (220kV to 11kV).
• Primary and/or secondary substation experience.
• Strong teamwork, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure.
• Working knowledge of Windows, MS Office and Autocad.

Responsibilities

• Lead design for Primary Equipment, Protection and Control systems and associated auxiliary systems.
• Coordinate engineering disciplines across projects and provide technical support.
• Prepare complete project documents, cost estimates and schedules.
• Check and approve P&C schemes per established standards.
• Liaise directly with clients and lead meetings.
• Develop Design Intent Documents, Tech Specs, schematics and cables sizing.
• Support testing, installation and commissioning activities.

Skills

BEng honours

5+ years

Transmission/Distribution

Substation design

AutoCAD

MS Office

Teamwork

Communication

Education

BEng honours in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Europe (HBUEU) seeks an experienced Electrical Substation engineer to lead design for Primary Equipment, Protection and Control systems at Transmission and Distribution levels. You will deliver complete engineering packages with attention to cost, schedule and safety.

This hybrid role is based in Dublin with three days in the office. You will coordinate across disciplines, liaise with clients, review drawings and deliver high-quality technical solutions for complex substations.