Senior Project Engineer (Power Sector)

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

Join STS Group as our next Project Engineer for our Power Sector projects

Part of the Dussman Group of companies, STS Group is a well-established electrical engineering contractor offering design, installation and commissioning services across Ireland, UK, Europe and the Middle East. We have a number of MV/HV projects, including solar farms, wind farms and substations. We have a healthy pipeline of work and looking to grow our capabilities in this sector.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced SeniorProject Engineer to join us. This position will provide senior-level technical support on a range of projects, from initial enquiry and tendering right through to construction, commissioning and energisation across all STS Power Transmission and Distribution business unit. The successful applicant will be part of the Power & Renewables engineering team, affording them the opportunity to expand their knowledge and experience on electrical installations up to 400kV.

Here are some of the key duties of this role:

• 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.

Key Qualifications and Attributes Required:

• 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.

Desirable but not Essential

• Knowledge of ESB Networks Pre-Commissioning requirements.
• H&S qualifications and training, i.e. ‘IOSH Managing Safely’ or similar.

Why Join The STS Group?

• A dynamic, growing company in the construction industry.
• A supportive team where your skills will be valued and developed.
• Competitive remuneration package.

STS Group is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage experienced candidates from all walks of life to apply for this role.