Senior substation design engineer

PE Global are currently recruiting for a Senior substation design engineer for a Renewables & Engineering turnkey company. The client is delivering an impressive design and build renewable generation project portfolio across Ireland.

Description

Due to continued expansion, the client is now seeking a Senior Substation Design Engineer – Primary Circuit to become part of the client ever-growing Electrical Division. This position will require occasional travel to sites in the Republic of Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

• Power electric system equipment design and calculation including BusBars, Insulators, Surge arresters, Generators, Uninterruptible Power Sources, Switchgears and Cubicles, Transformers, Circuit breakers, Disconnectors and Earthing Switches, Grounding-Bonding-Lightning protection
  • Drawing preparation, basic electric calculations, power system selection and integration, technical specification
  • AutoCAD, MicroStation, EPLAN documentation drawings preparation
  • Preparation of Transmission and Distribution substation and power plant electrical schematic drawings, Single Line Diagrams and power cable interconnections
  • Preparation of a complex power electric systems engineering documentation divided into Work packages with interfaces
  • Ensure compliance with IEC, EU standards, regulations, requirements and building codes
  • Define project scope and provide technical support for the information requests prior to, and during construction / installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning phases
  • Completion of As-Built documentation after commissioning completion
  • Ability to work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical regions
  • Travel to sites for site reviews and work with onsite field engineers, as well as provide engineering evaluations, electrical system audits, and start-up as needed
  • Involvement with the pre-commissioning and commissioning process
  • Comply with the safety legislation, in work respect safety, security rules, risks and recommendations during design phase and technically support of installations and commissioning phase
  • Completion of Design Risk Assessment & Preliminary H&S Plan

Qualifications & Skills

• 4+ years of relevant industry experience would be an advantage
• University education (BSc/MSc/PhD) – Electrical engineering
• Recognised academic training such as a Degree course, power utility professional training or relevant industry experience

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply, call Noel on (+353) 832076830 or alternatively send an up to date CV to noel.odonovan@peglobal.net

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***