Wind Grid Operations Engineer — SCADA & Switching

FRS Recruitment; Munster; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Health & dental insurance

Life assurance

Annual leave 22 days increasing to 30

Maternity and paternity leave

Job summary

FRS Recruitment is seeking an experienced Grid Operations Engineer for a Kerry-based wind energy role. You will develop expertise in MV/HV electrical systems, grid operations, switching operations and SCADA, with a clear path toward AE status for Ireland and the UK.

The position requires an Electrical Trade Qualification or Electrical Engineering Degree and a minimum of 4 years in wind turbines, with willingness to travel nationwide and internationally and participate in weekend on‑call duties.

Qualifications

• Electrical Trade Qualification or Electrical Engineering Degree is essential.
• Minimum 4 years' experience within the wind turbine industry is essential.
• Experience with SCADA monitoring and fault resolution is highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, with MV/HV experience highly desirable.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
• Strong IT skills and ability to work with technical software and databases.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to prepare clear technical reports and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Flexible approach to work, including weekend on‑call duties.
• Willingness to travel nationwide and internationally when required.
• Commitment to progressing towards Authorised Engineer (AE) status within 6 months where required.

Responsibilities

• Authorising, supervising and carrying out MV/HV switching operations.
• Supporting compliance with Irish legislation and procedures relating to HV electrical works.
• Coordinating materials and labour for repairs and maintenance of MV/HV equipment.
• Providing first‑level technical support for SCADA monitoring and fault resolution.
• Supporting SCADA installations during new projects and site refits.
• Assisting technicians with fault finding, testing, breakdowns and technical issues on site.
• Ensuring MV/HV and associated LV equipment is inspected and maintained in line with legislation and company procedures.
• Liaising with site owners, operators, technicians and customers as required.
• Preparing and maintaining technical documentation, reports and records.
• Supporting technical and software updates across operational systems.
• Following training and supervised experience, progressing into Switching Control Engineer responsibilities for Ireland and the UK, covering existing sites and first energisations.
• Participating in a weekend on-call rota as required.
• Travelling nationwide for training and technical support, with occasional international travel for training and workshops.

Skills

Wind turbine experience

SCADA

MV/HV electrical systems

Electrical engineering knowledge

Fault-finding

IT and software skills

Education

Electrical Trade Qualification or Electrical Engineering Degree

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

FRS Recruitment is seeking an experienced Grid Operations Engineer for a Kerry-based wind energy role. You will develop expertise in MV/HV electrical systems, grid operations, switching operations and SCADA, with a clear path toward AE status for Ireland and the UK.

The position requires an Electrical Trade Qualification or Electrical Engineering Degree and a minimum of 4 years in wind turbines, with willingness to travel nationwide and internationally and participate in weekend on‑call duties.