ESB is a purpose-led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy. Today, we operate one of the most progressive electricity systems in the world, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and supply in Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Great Britain, and an international energy consulting business.
With almost 8,000 employees, we invested €1bn in infrastructure last year, contributed over €2bn to the economies we operate in, and distributed over €2m across a range of community initiatives. This requires us to bring the best of our capabilities together to deliver innovative and value-driven solutions that enable our customers to live low-carbon lives. ESB strives to foster an effective and inclusive culture where people engage, challenge, and feel connected to our purpose, colleagues, customers, and community.
Are you looking for a new challenge? Join our dedicated team where we efficiently deliver the engineering and technical solutions required by ESB and to ensure that the engineering capability is grown and sustained to enable us to:
Allow the safe delivery of major projects.Ensure continued safe and compliant operation of the existing electrical infrastructure assets.The Senior Specialist Substations has a key role in ensuring the correct technical direction of our HV Substation capital works projects from 38 kV up to 400 kV. The role has responsibility for the approval of the key substation engineering designs, ensuring our designs are fit for purpose for the successful delivery of our 2040 Net Zero strategy. This role will support all substation capital projects, and attendance at site for complex projects will be a feature of the role. This role will also have a people management aspect and will be responsible for the management of a small engineering team providing specialist engineering services to the wider substation delivery functions in ESB.
Key Responsibilities The following are the key responsibilities of this role:
Oversight and approval of all key project single line diagrams and layout designs created by internal stakeholders in EMP.Review of scoping documentation for HV substation projects and provision of comments/direction on changes required.Implementation of design reviews on substation capital projects ensuring lessons learnt are captured and appropriately actioned.Provision of specialist design expertise/knowledge to project design teams and project delivery organizations.Support the rollout of pilot projects for new technologies and engage/contribute to relevant industry forums and professional bodies.Maintain and develop substation engineering capability and expertise across the substation engineering group, including provision of graduate training modules on the same.Management of specialist design team ensuring effective on-time delivery of services and overall responsibility for delivery of these services.Knowledge, Skills and Experience Working as part of this dynamic team, you will always have new challenges and new problems to solve – working together is key. You will have the autonomy to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems with the support of your colleagues.
A minimum of 10 years substation engineering experience in Ireland.An in-depth knowledge of substation design practices in Ireland.Proven track record of delivering substation design projects up to EHV.In-depth knowledge of IEC standards relevant to HV substations design and components.Demonstrated record of sound engineering judgment based on experience, knowledge, and a deep understanding of the fundamental principles underpinning power system engineering.Ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Ability to respond to change within a fast-changing business environment.Proven ability to work on own initiative and deliver results to strict deadlines.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Good understanding of the utility sector and new and emerging technologies.Qualifications A recognised third-level degree or equivalent work experience is essential.Master's degree in a relevant field of electrical engineering.Location This role is based in either E&MP Dublin/Cork offices, but travel to project locations as required is a key requirement of the role.
ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.
Why ESB? Opportunity to lead and operate on the frontline of Ireland's transition to a net-zero future.Embracing & facilitating a Smart Working Future / Hybrid Working.Career development through mentoring and training.Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities.Active Social & Sports Clubs.Networking opportunities.Credit Union.Generous Pension Contributions.Access to Staff Well Being programmes.Generous parents leave entitlements.Great team environment working to our Core Values – Courageous, Caring, Driven, and Trusted.ESB has a comprehensive Diversity and Inclusion Programme.Reporting to Interim Reporting to the Manager, Transmission, Distribution Engineering.
€80,000 to €94,000 per annum.
Closing Date 13th September 2024.
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