Substation Electrical Design Engineer

TLI Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Pension after probation

Health insurance discount

Life assurance

Job summary

TLI Group is hiring a Substation Electrical Design Engineer to join the Dublin office. The role involves taking responsibility for all substation design elements, coordinating with the engineering team, and ensuring designs align with project requirements and standards.

Occasional site travel may be required. The successful candidate will be based primarily in our Dublin office, with flexibility to work from other TLI locations.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 3+ years industry experience.
• Familiarity with ESB/Eirgrid specifications & design requirements advantageous.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, ePlan and MS Office is expected.

Responsibilities

• Own all elements of electrical substation design including primary and secondary design.
• Review project requirements, specifications and drawings.
• Ensure designs are completed within programme and standards.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and scope changes.
• Provide design solutions and technical advice to the team.
• Support tendering, client liaison and design management of projects.
• Promote safety culture and ensure risk mitigation.

Skills

Client facing

Team leadership

Planning

Communication

Education

Honours degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ePlan

MS Office

Cable design software

Job description

About the role:

As part of the growing Engineering Team here at TLI Group we are currently recruiting for a Substation Electrical Design Engineer to join the team. The successful candidate will be based in our Dublin office (with flexibility to work from one of the other TLI office locations). Travel to and from site may occasionally be required, but this will be predominantly an office-based position.

About TLI Group:

TLI Group is a premier utility contractor, specialising in the maintenance and construction of Electrical and Telecommunications infrastructure. TLI Group's continued growth has been achieved by gaining new and repeat business through building on a solid reputation in the delivery of projects to the highest standard and through forming very strong and valued client relationships. Our teams have offices in Northern Ireland and Ireland.

Responsibilities:

• Function as a Substation Electrical Design Engineer within TLI Groups Engineering Team
• Detailed review and familiarisation of all project employers requirements, specifications, and drawings.
• Ownership of all elements of electrical substation design including primary design, secondary design, design calculations, procurement specifications, etc.
• Identifying value engineering opportunities where possible.
• Ensure designs are completed within the agreed programme.
• Identify scope changes and variations and advise the project team.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Support team members in all projects as assigned throughout the lifetime of each contract.
• Design Management of substation projects.
• Promote a safety culture and safe working environment.
• Identify design risks and propose mitigation techniques.
• Assist tendering department as required with bid submissions.
• Business Development & client liaison where required.
• Contribute effectively as part of a multidisciplinary design team taking responsibility for all aspects of design outputs.
• Support the operations team in terms of technical advice & provide design solutions where required.
• Review & approve construction work packs ahead of commencement of on-site work.
• Keep up to date on innovative technologies, build techniques and design innovations to drive improvements in cost, quality, and timescales.

Qualifications and Skills

• Honours Degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering
• 3+ years industry experience

Knowledge:

• Proficient use and knowledge of software such as AutoCAD, ePlan, MS Office, (experience with design studies and cable design software would be an advantage)
• Knowledge of the substation, utilities, and renewables sector.
• Familiarity with current ESB/Eirgrid specifications & design requirements would be an advantage.

Skills:

• Appreciation of the design / construction interfacing requirements
• Well-developed client facing skills with a client orientated approach.
• Commercial awareness
• Ability to work independently & ability to manage a team.
• Excellent Communication, Interpersonal, Organisational & Planning Skills
• Ability to balance competing priorities and meet personal targets while dealing with a dynamic workload.

Attitudes:

• Committed to TLI Company Mission, Vision and Values and Business Objectives
• Safety first
• Customer focus; Professional; Honesty and Integrity
• Positive and flexible approach
• Open to innovation and collaboration
• Right first-time approach
• Proactive with the ability to think ahead.

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• 23 days of annual leave.
• Opportunity to progress your career within a growing company.
• Voluntary Pension is available on completion of probation.
• Employee membership for our LAYA EAP Programme - 24/7 Mental Wellbeing Support & Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health Insurance Discount.
• Life Assurance Payment.
• Participate in our monthly HSQE & Driving Performance Awards.
• Employee Referral Scheme.
• Standard industry training provided

TLI Group are an equal opportunity employer.