Team Lead – Substation Electrical Design

TLI Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

23 days annual leave

Career progression within growth

Pension after probation

EAP programme

Health insurance discount

Life assurance

HSQE & Driving awards

Employee referral scheme

Industry training

Job summary

TLI Group in Dublin is seeking a Team Lead (Electrical Design – Substations) to join our Engineering Team. You will lead the electrical design for major Power, Renewable & Substation projects, coordinate deliverables, and guide a team to meet technical, quality and safety standards.

You will allocate tasks, review submissions, manage risks, and mentor colleagues while maintaining strong client interfaces and adherence to ESB/Eirgrid specifications.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Act as a Team Lead and Substation Technical Expert within TLI Group's Engineering Team.
• Ownership of all elements of electrical substation design including primary design, secondary design, design calculations, procurement specifications, etc.
• Allocate tasks to team members, monitor progress vs costs & programme.
• Review & approve team submissions in advance of issue, identifying value engineering opportunities where possible.
• Support team members in all projects as assigned throughout the lifetime of each contract.
• Take ownership & actively manage substation design projects when required.
• Promote a safety culture and safe working environment.
• Identify design risks and propose mitigation techniques.

Skills

Team leadership

Electrical design

Design coordination

Communication

Planning

Client facing

AutoCAD

ePlan

MS Office

Education

Honours Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ePlan

MS Office

Job description

As part of the growing Engineering Team here at TLI Group we are currently recruiting for a Team Lead (Electrical Design – Substations) 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.

As Team Lead, the successful candidate will be taking on an engineering management role on major Power, Renewable & Substation projects. You will be responsible for identifying, managing, and coordinating all electrical design requirements and deliverables on substation projects. You will be involved in technical and strategic decision making.

You will be a team leader, and provide mentoring, support and technical development to team members. You will ensure that all design outputs meet the required technical, quality and safety standards.

Package:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• 23 Days annual leave.
• Opportunity to progress your career within a growing company.
• Voluntary Pension 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

Main Responsibilities:

• Act as a Team Lead and Substation Technical Expert within TLI Groups Engineering Team
• Ownership of all elements of electrical substation design including primary design, secondary design, design calculations, procurement specifications, etc.
• Allocate tasks to team members, monitor progress vs costs & programme
• Review & approve team submissions in advance of issue, identifying value engineering opportunities where possible
• Support team members in all projects as assigned throughout the lifetime of each contract
• Take ownership & actively manage substation design projects when required
• Promote a safety culture and safe working environment
• Identify design risks and propose mitigation techniques

Qualifications and experience:

• Honours Degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering
• 8+ 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)
• Strong 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
• 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
• Committed to TLI Company Mission, Vision and Values and Business Objectives
• Customer focus; Professional; Honesty and Integrity
• Positive and flexible approachOpen to innovation and collaboration
• Right first-time approach
• Proactive with the ability to think ahead

TLI Group is an equal opportunity employer.