Position: Senior Substation Engineer
Location: Kilkenny
Contract: Fixed Term – Full time
Salary: DOE, paid Monthly
Are you ready to be a vital part of a dynamic and innovative utilities service company? As a leading company in the Energy and Telecoms Industries, Gaeltec Utilities is driven by a collective vision: creating a cleaner, brighter living for our future. Our journey is one of continuous growth and success, we are seeking a candidate who possess a high level of commitment and passion for their role within the company.
In return we offer a good working environment, competitive compensation package, progression opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme, personal development and Cycle to Work Scheme.
Overview of role:
We are seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to lead the technical delivery of high-voltage substation projects (38kV to 400kV) across Ireland. This role requires involvement from tendering through to detailed design and construction, ensuring compliance with Irish Grid Codes, EirGrid/ESB standards, and EU directives. The ideal candidate will have strong technical and commercial awareness, and experience working in multi-disciplinary teams on utility-scale infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
Tendering & Proposal Support:
- Review tender documents and client specifications (e.g. from ESB Networks).
- Prepare concept designs, single line diagrams, and material take-offs to support bid packages.
- Work with the Bid Coordinator to provide accurate technical inputs for costing.
- Attend pre-bid meetings and contribute to technical clarifications and value engineering.
Design & Engineering Execution:
- Lead the electrical design of HV/MV substations (AIS and GIS) including:
- Primary design, lightning design, earthing design, and cable routing.
- Supervise and coordinate outsourced design consultants and engineering service providers, ensuring adherence to project requirements, quality standards, and schedules.
- Prepare and review technical specifications for major equipment: power transformers, switchgear, CTs/VTs, and perform calculations for major materials (ie. Busbar, cables, etc.).
- Perform system studies: short-circuit, load flow, CT and VT suitability calculation and earthing.
- Ensure compliance with Irish Grid Code, IEC standards, and relevant health & safety (HSA) regulations.
- Coordinate with civil, structural, and control and protection/telecom design teams to ensure interface alignment.
- Review supplier documentation, manage FATs, and provide technical oversight during installation and commissioning (with limited visits to site).
Essential Skills & Knowledge Requirements:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering (Level 8 or above).
- Minimum 7–10 years of experience in substation design.
- Familiarity with EirGrid /ESB specifications (desirable) and TSO/DSO procedures.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working toward chartership (Engineers Ireland).
- Proficient with AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP/DigSILENT, EPLAN and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong communication skills with experience in client-facing and interdisciplinary roles.
- Full drivers licence.
Gaeltec Utilities are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse working environment.