Transmission Engineer: Design & Inspections

EirGrid Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EirGrid Group in Cork is seeking engineers to join the Engineering & Asset Management team. Roles range from junior to senior lead, focusing on client engineering and asset management for transmission projects.

Successful candidates will perform design reviews, site inspections and ensure projects meet EirGrid standards and 110/220/400 kV requirements. Strong communication and reporting skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent with 4+ years post-qualification experience.
• Strong HV transmission design knowledge and familiarity with current technologies.
• Substation design experience for 110/220/400 kV.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; high quality reporting.
• Experience producing transmission design drawings: single line diagrams, layouts, protection schematics.
• Experience performing onsite inspections and monitoring construction for compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering assignments to meet business priorities.
• Undertake design reviews and site inspections on transmission projects.
• Ensure projects meet functional specifications and standards.
• Support asset management and technical authority activities within EirGrid.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

4+ years experience

HV transmission

Substation design

Site inspections

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

Job description

EirGrid Group in Cork is seeking engineers to join the Engineering & Asset Management team. Roles range from junior to senior lead, focusing on client engineering and asset management for transmission projects.

Successful candidates will perform design reviews, site inspections and ensure projects meet EirGrid standards and 110/220/400 kV requirements. Strong communication and reporting skills are essential for this role.