Senior Project Engineer, Power & HV Substations

Specialist Technical Services (STS Group); Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Group, a well-established electrical engineering contractor, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support Power Sector projects across Ireland. The role covers from tendering to construction, commissioning and energisation within the Power Transmission and Distribution unit.

You will work within the Power & Renewables engineering team, expanding knowledge on electrical installations up to 400kV and leading engineers through project lifecycles.

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.
• Proven track record delivering projects on time and to budget.
• Experience 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 lead teams.

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 on all project SHEQ matters.

Skills

Electrical engineering

MV/HV networks

Project management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

IT reporting

Delivery mindset

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Job description

STS Group, a well-established electrical engineering contractor, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support Power Sector projects across Ireland. The role covers from tendering to construction, commissioning and energisation within the Power Transmission and Distribution unit.

You will work within the Power & Renewables engineering team, expanding knowledge on electrical installations up to 400kV and leading engineers through project lifecycles.