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Electrical Substation Design Engineer

WSP Naas, Co. Dublin On-site mid full-time

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Description

WSP's Energy business is seeking an Electrical Substation Design Engineer to join their team in Ireland. The successful candidate will work on delivering power transmission infrastructure projects, contributing to the country's transition to Net Zero.

The role involves:

  • Designing electrical substations, including producing comprehensive design drawings and technical specifications
  • Conducting feasibility studies, estimating costs, and preparing plant specifications
  • Reviewing designs for compliance with legislation and policies
  • Collaborating with clients, designers, and contractors
  • Ensuring health and safety risks are identified and managed

Requirements include:

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • Experience in HV and MV substation design, particularly with EirGrid and ESB Networks standards
  • Knowledge of substation cable design, protection, and control
  • Understanding of health and safety requirements

The ideal candidate will have experience with substation design projects, preferably with chartered engineer status.

WSP offers a collaborative culture, professional development opportunities, and access to state-of-the-art resources.

Skills

Required

  • Electrical Engineering
  • HV substation design
  • MV substation design
  • EirGrid standards
  • ESB Networks standards
  • Substation cable design
  • Protection and control

Nice to have

  • Chartered engineer status

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