Senior Substation (Primary Design) Engineer - Ireland

Jacobs Solutions Inc.; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Solutions Inc. in Ireland is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer (Primary Design) to lead high‑voltage substation design activities for Irish/UK transmission projects.

You will drive FEED and detailed design across 110kV‑400kV, ensure QA, review plant layouts, and coordinate with suppliers and contractors. The role emphasizes strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to lead technical workstreams within a hybrid working model in Ireland.

Qualifications

• HV substation design experience (110kV-400kV).
• Familiarity with EirGrid/National Grid and DNO standards.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to lead technical workstreams and contribute to strategic delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams for clients.
• Ensure QA and timely delivery of design packages and bids.
• Review HV plant layouts, earthing, interlocking, busbar calculations, specifications.
• Coordinate with back-office engineers, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Attend design reviews, hazard reviews, FAT and SAT; work in a team.
• Support tendering activities and contribute to technical offers.

Skills

HV substation design

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Senior Substation (Primary Design) Engineer - Ireland

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our Ireland and UK team continues to expand, we are seeking a Senior Primary Substation Engineer to support a range of high-profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio. This includes high voltage AIS and GIS Substations, transmission system assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams for EirGrid, National Grid and DNO clients
• Ensure quality assurance and timely delivery of design packages and bids
• Review HV plant aspects including layouts, earthing, interlocking, busbar calculations, and specifications
• Coordinate with back-office engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Attend and contribute to design reviews, hazard reviews, FAT and SAT
• Work within a team environment and independently when needed
• Support tendering activities and contribute to technical offers

Here's what you'll need

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Proven experience in HV substation design (110kV-400kV), ideally within Irish/UK transmission and distribution environments
• Familiarity with EirGrid/National Grid and DNO standards and processes
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical workstreams and contribute to strategic project delivery

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