HV Sub-Station Designer

Position Description

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

Essential 

• Advanced Level 6 Electrical Craft Certificate/A suitable Level 7 or higher qualification in 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 

Desirable

• 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
• Project Management skills

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 

• Generous Pension 

• 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.