HV Sub-Station Designer

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Overview
The successful applicant will be appointed to the role of HV Sub-Station Designer, dealing with contract design. They will provide the services in areas of HV station design in a timely and cost-effective manner to facilitate the delivery of capital and maintenance projects and programmes. In this role, they will provide technical support and co-ordination of contract design resources during the design, construction and commissioning phases of projects. The designer must be able to understand the methodology of station control systems, network operations and protection schemes, safety implications, and have developed detailed knowledge of station HV equipment and its operation.

Key Responsibilities

The Planning, coordination and management of contract design resources during scoping, design and construction of projects in high-voltage Substations.

To create and populate Work orders on the SAP system to facilitate materials ordering.

Evaluation of detailed Electrical designs, including Layouts, Schematics, & Wiring schedules.

Work to ensure Compliance with ESB and national safety legislation.

Liaising and coordinating with internal and external design, construction and commissioning resources while maintaining a commercial focus

Experience with an Electrical Design CAE system such as E-Plan or AutoCAD Electrical, and the ability to read and evaluate electrical and physical designs

Ensure that accurate records and as-built drawings are collated and stored appropriately at project closure.

Providing technical support throughout the HV substation lifecycle.

Experience and Qualifications

Advanced Level 6 Electrical Craft Certificate/A suitable Level 7 or higher qualificationin Electrical, Electrical Services, Electronics, Mechanical or other suitable alternative qualification with a sizeable electrical theory content.

A minimum of 3 years of electrical experience or equivalent design work experience is essential

Have proficiency and adaptability in a CAD/CAE System such as MicroStation or AutoCAD.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Full clean driving licence

A Track record in implementing standards, policies and quality systems to ensure optimum designs

Displays a Knowledge of ESB HV network assets – HV Stations

Understands and applies relevant approved Quality Management systems and standards

Location
Travel will be a feature of this role across Ireland, in particular the North West, North East and Central regions of Ireland will be covered by this 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.

Reporting to
Design Manager, Delivery Assurance, Network Customer & Project Delivery.

Why Work with Us?
Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future

Career development through mentoring and training

Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities

Sports and Social Clubs

Networking opportunities

Credit Union

Access to staff well-being programmes

Generous parental leave entitlements

Strong values-based and inclusive culture

Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

Salary
€48,000 – €56,000 per annum

Closing Date
6th October 2025

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie.

About ESB
Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.

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