Substation Commissioning Engineer

ERSG Ltd; Athlone; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ERSG Ltd is seeking a Substation Commissioning Engineer to join a major contractor in the Irish Power, Transmission & Distribution sectors. The role focuses on commissioning ESB substations across multiple projects in Ireland, verifying equipment, testing HV plant, and ensuring robust documentation.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (Power Engineering preferred), a full driving license, and eligibility to work in Ireland.

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning ESB HV substations.
• Full, clean driving license.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Verifying all primary and secondary substation plant/equipment is suitable for a Declaration of Fitness.
• Conduct all on-site HV commissioning tests on related plant.
• Verify communications systems (SCADA, RTU, automation systems) are operational.
• Lead commissioning on protection and control equipment.
• Review and ensure comprehensive documentation of all test records.
• Develop and update commissioning procedures and standards.

Skills

HV commissioning

SCADA/RTU systems

Protection & control

On-site testing

Documentation

Education

Electrical or Electronic Engineering degree

Power Engineering (preferred)

Job description

ersg are searching for a Substation Commissioning Engineer to join a major contractor in the Irish Power, Transmission & Distribution sectors. This role requires someone with experience in commissioning ESB substations, and you will be working across multiple projects across Ireland.

The successful candidate will be responsible for;

• Verifying all primary and secondary substation plant/equipment is suitable for a Declaration of Fitness.
• Conduct all on-site HV commissioning tests on related plant.
• Verify communications systems (SCADA, RTU, automation systems) are operational.
• Lead commissioning on protection and control equipment.
• Review and ensure comprehensive documentation of all test records.
• Develop and nurture the update of commissioning procedures and standards.

You will have demonstrable experience in the commissioning of ESB HV substations. Qualifications will include a degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, ideally Power Engineering. You must have a full, clean driving license and be able to prove your eligibility to work in Ireland.

This is a great time to join our client. In this role, you will play an integral part of their growth.

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.