Senior Substation Project Development Engineer

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

Job summary

ESB is seeking a Project Development Senior Engineer in Ireland to lead substation design for the development phase of HV transmission and distribution projects. You will guide technical and team activities, ensuring time, cost, quality and safety KPIs are met.

The role requires a minimum of five years in substation design with strong communication, reporting and commercial project management skills. Hybrid working arrangements apply across Dublin and Cork locations with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in substation design.
• Understanding of substation planning, design, costing, construction and commissioning.
• Delivery-focused with EMPs safety, time, quality and cost objectives.
• Effective commercial and project management capability.
• Strong communication and report writing skills.
• Experience training and developing technical professionals.
• Willingness to travel within Ireland (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Owning the project deliverables during the Project Development phase, including time, cost, scope and quality.
• Developing the Project Brief into a viable PM Plan for transition to Project Delivery.
• Delivering for approval the Conceptual Physical Designs, Scope of Works and Project Costs.
• Aid the development and procurement processes for EPC and D&B projects.
• Manage the overall deliverables and coordinate inputs with stakeholders in development stage.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to the Project Development team.

Skills

Substation design

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Report writing

Training & mentoring

KPI delivery

Education

Third level qualification or appropriate experience

Job description

ESB is seeking a Project Development Senior Engineer in Ireland to lead substation design for the development phase of HV transmission and distribution projects. You will guide technical and team activities, ensuring time, cost, quality and safety KPIs are met.

The role requires a minimum of five years in substation design with strong communication, reporting and commercial project management skills. Hybrid working arrangements apply across Dublin and Cork locations with travel as needed.