Senior Project Engineer (Power Sector)

Specialist Technical Services (STS Group); Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Job summary

STS Group, part of the Dussman Group, is looking for an experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead HV substation and grid connection projects across Ireland. This role sits in the Power & Renewables engineering team and offers exposure to installation, commissioning and energisation up to 400kV.

You will coordinate with internal teams, clients and contractors, manage multiple projects, drive technical delivery, and ensure safety, quality and budget targets are met.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering qualification required.
• 5+ years in electrical design and/or project management.
• MV/HV network knowledge for industrial settings.
• Experience with energy management and automation integration.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and budget.
• Experience managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong IT and reporting capabilities.
• Flexible, delivery-focused mindset.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities for HV substation and grid projects.
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, contractors and clients.
• Support procurement with technical scopes and vendor evaluation.
• Provide technical support during installation, testing and commissioning.
• Lead and support a team of engineers through project life cycle.
• Identify resourcing gaps for current and upcoming projects.
• Communicate risks throughout the project life cycle.
• Liaise with SHEQ Manager on project safety and quality.

Skills

Project management

HV engineering

Stakeholder management

Leadership

IT & reporting

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

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.