Our client, a market leading energy company is seeking to hire a Senior Electrical Engineer. The successful candidate will support the Grid & Electrical Manager in the management of all Electrical Engineering matters involved in the delivery of a wide range of large-scale renewable projects including Wind, Solar, Battery Storage, hydrogen production and Bioenergy. The role will require involvement in the various project stages from design, tendering, construction, commissioning until handover to the Operations Team. Projects will involve working with many different Electrical Contractors, OEMs, External Consultants, ESBN, Eirgrid, NIE & SONI at various voltages from LV up to 220 kV.
The role will be based in Dublin 15 with some travel required to the project sites and the ability to work remotely.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
- Support the Electrical Engineering Manager in all aspects of Project delivery / Contract management to ensure that electrical element of projects including contestable grid infrastructure are delivered on time, within budget and to the expected quality standard.
- Interface and management of contractors and utility companies to ensure the successful delivery of contestable assets.
- Complete electrical design review to identify design gaps and deviations or contradictions in specifications.
- Review of Employers Requirements for individual projects and assistance with preparation of same for Tendering and Contract purposes.
- Ensure that technical assessments are completed as required and technical issues are resolved without delay to maintain Project Programme.
- Monitor submittals through the approvals process, track procurement and delivery of key long lead items.
- Attend site monthly meetings to ensure that progress of Electrical works is monitored & maintained within the overall construction programme.
- Site attendance to inspect & supervise keys work to ensure the expected quality is been delivered.
- Witness site acceptance tests for all major electrical plant and attend factory acceptance tests where required.
- Update and record progress on system trackers which are fully aligned with the construction schedule.
- Review and answer technical queries from site during the construction and commissioning phases in relation to specifications / drawings / materials / equipment.
- Work as an integral part of the commissioning process and review commissioning requirements where required.
- Interface with Eirgrid, NIE & SONI with respect to initial dispatch tests on renewable projects during commissioning phase and until maximum export capacity is achieved.
Essential Criteria:
- At least 5 years’ experience working within the Electrical Engineering discipline
- A degree in Electrical Engineering
- Proven experience in the design and construction of HV/MV substations
- Experience in utility grid contestable design & delivery
Desirable Criteria:
- Electrical trade background
- Battery Storage Experience
- Proven experience in design and construction of wind farm electrical works packages.
- Utility scale solar
- Renewable project experience
Interested candidates please apply with up-to-date CV to [email protected] or call Sandra Brennan on +353 86 6078980.
