Senior Primary HV Substation Design Lead

Jacobs; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Job summary

Jacobs in Ireland is seeking a Senior Primary Substation Engineer to support a range of projects within our Power & Energy portfolio. The role focuses on FEED and detailed design for 110kV-400kV substations, coordinating with EirGrid, National Grid and DNO standards and leading technical workstreams.

You will work in a hybrid setup, collaborating with a team to deliver high-profile projects and bids while maintaining safety and quality standards across all design stages.

Qualifications

• HV substations design experience (110kV-400kV) required.
• Familiarity with EirGrid/National Grid and DNO standards.
• Experience leading technical workstreams and coordinating with teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams for major clients.
• Ensure quality assurance and timely delivery of design packages.
• Review HV plant aspects including layouts and busbar calculations.
• Coordinate with back-office engineers, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Attend and contribute to design reviews and hazard reviews.
• Support tendering activities and contribute to technical offers.

Skills

HV substations design leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project delivery leadership

Strong communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Jacobs in Ireland is seeking a Senior Primary Substation Engineer to support a range of projects within our Power & Energy portfolio. The role focuses on FEED and detailed design for 110kV-400kV substations, coordinating with EirGrid, National Grid and DNO standards and leading technical workstreams.

You will work in a hybrid setup, collaborating with a team to deliver high-profile projects and bids while maintaining safety and quality standards across all design stages.