Mobile Substations & DC Systems Lead Engineer

Electricity Supply Board; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ESB is seeking a Senior Professional Engineer to oversee Mobile Substations and Standby DC Systems, driving maintenance, refurbishment and lifecycle strategies across the transmission and distribution network. The role requires 5+ years in substation assets and a strong background in electrical infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will lead technical investigations, policy development and continuous improvement while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across Ireland’s grid.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex electrical infrastructure projects in substations, standby DC systems, industrial power systems or similar critical infrastructure environments.
• Ability to manage projects and programmes to safety and quality standards.
• Knowledge of design, health, safety and environmental standards and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver maintenance programmes and asset health initiatives across Mobile Substations and Standby DC System projects.
• Provide technical leadership on Mobile Substations and Standby DC System maintenance and refurbishment.
• Support the lifecycle management and replacement strategies for mobile substation assets.
• Lead complex fault investigations involving standby DC systems and associated equipment.
• Develop policies, standards and guidance for Transmission & Distribution maintenance.

Skills

Project management

Fault-finding

Asset management

Condition monitoring

Lifecycle planning

Protection and control

Mobile substations

Standby DC systems

Driving licence

Professional body membership

Substation maintenance

Education

3rd-level Engineering qualification or equivalent

Job description

ESB is seeking a Senior Professional Engineer to oversee Mobile Substations and Standby DC Systems, driving maintenance, refurbishment and lifecycle strategies across the transmission and distribution network. The role requires 5+ years in substation assets and a strong background in electrical infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will lead technical investigations, policy development and continuous improvement while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across Ireland’s grid.