Senior Substation Control Engineer – HV/SCADA Lead (Hybrid)

ESB; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Generous Pension

Staff well-being programmes

Credit Union

Career development

Job summary

ESB is seeking a Senior Substation Control Engineer to lead design and integration of control systems for high voltage substations in Ireland. The role combines technical design with project management, testing, and on-site support to ensure timely delivery and compliance with safety standards.

The successful candidate will coordinate complex projects, mentor junior engineers, and travel to project locations as required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a utility or industrial environment with a background in specification, design, integration and testing of substation control systems, RTUs, or PLCs.
• Knowledge of substation control system protocols, e.g. IEC 60870-5-101, 103, 104 and IEC61850.
• A full driving license and access to a car.
• A strong work ethic with a clear focus on delivery to ESB’s safety, time, quality and cost objectives.
• Strong commercial and project management capability.

Responsibilities

• Develop bespoke substation control system designs and configurations for ESB Networks and international clients.
• Conduct and oversee factory and site acceptance testing across automation and substation control system products.
• Produce technical specifications, undertake tender evaluations, complete preliminary designs, integrate and test substation control systems (ABB MicroSCADA, Siemens SICAM).
• Provide technical support to colleagues in substation control system design, including on-site and test lab support.
• Manage performance to ensure high delivery levels, meet client requirements, and control costs and margins.

Skills

Project management

Technical design

Safety procedures

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Level 8 NFQ qualification or equivalent work experience

Tools

RTUs

PLCs

Substation control systems

IEC 61850

IEC 60870-5

Job description

ESB is seeking a Senior Substation Control Engineer to lead design and integration of control systems for high voltage substations in Ireland. The role combines technical design with project management, testing, and on-site support to ensure timely delivery and compliance with safety standards.

The successful candidate will coordinate complex projects, mentor junior engineers, and travel to project locations as required.