HV Substation Designers

Vacancy Number: 23119

Craft/Technical - Engineering Officers

Job Type: Full-time

ESB is a purpose led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy. Today, we operate one of the most progressive electricity systems in the world, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission, distribution and supply in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, and an international energy consulting business.

With almost 8,000 employees we invested €1bn in infrastructure last year, contributed over €2bn to the economies we operate in and distributed over €2m across a range of community initiatives. This requires us to bring the best of our capabilities together to deliver innovative and value-driven solutions that enable our customers to live low-carbon lives. ESB strives to foster an effective and inclusive culture where people engage, challenge and feel connected to our purpose, colleagues, customers and community.

Position Description

Applications are invited for HV Substation Designers. There are multiple positions available in both the Northern & Southern Regions covering the following discipline.

HV Substation Design for 38kV, 20kV and 10kV operating voltages

The HV Stations Designer is responsible for providing safe HV Stations designs within their region. These designs will be packaged and used by ESB staff and/or contractors to carry out work safely and efficiently on the Electricity Network. The designs shall be carried out in line with relevant standards set down by ESB Network Assets and adhere to company standards. These designs may be for work related to internal, commercial, industrial or customer projects as well as ESB’s own work programmes, and will include all aspects of electrical and physical design for substation equipment up to 38kV. Work within higher voltage stations with 38kV interfaces will be a feature as will interaction and coordination with designers at other voltage levels.

All design work is required to be completed in a timely manner and in line with the ESB Design Standards & Guidelines and ensuring that ESB Networks Customer Charter standards are adhered to. The role includes managing your own design workload. The successful candidate will have the ability to work on his/her own initiative but also as part of a larger design team and will be required to follow schedules set down by their design manager.

Key Responsibilities

Design of full station projects for both existing and greenfield sites
Maintaining an excellent knowledge of HV and/or MV Electrical Stations design and design tools.
Preparing high quality Electrical and Physical designs including use CAD/CAE systems
Preparing scope documents, calculating costs; preparing capital approvals, authorisations, and protection settings requests, and safety documentation.

Survey / inspection and measurement work within live stations, including safe use of all associated measurement tools and systems.
Perform factory acceptance testing of control and protection panels
Support installers and commissioners with design queries and issues during pre-commissioning and commissioning.
Recording and updating as-built records, Asset Registers and Network Maps.
Maintaining commercial focus by preparing least cost technically acceptable designs

Design Major Projects as part of the Capital Delivery Program
Compliance with H&S Legislation
Compliance with Environmental Legislation
Fulfil the role of Designer under the Construction Regulations
Inspection and recording duties as required

Following ESB’s Code of Ethics “Our Code”
Providing support in the planning and execution of construction and maintenance work programmes as required
Manage design workload as agreed with the relevant Design Manager
Use of IT systems such as IWM, EPlan, FMIS, Excel etc
Delivering an excellent customer service to internal and external customers

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

Knowledge of Utility AIS/GIS HV Substation plant; including, Transformers, Circuit Breakers, Control & Protection and Metering
Ability to translate scope and policy requirements into constructable designs
Ability to Implement standards and policies to ensure optimum design

Minimum of 3 years relevant experience

Desirable

Knowledge of ESB IT systems
Ability to operate in 2D and 3D CAD/BIM environments
Project Management skills

Apply Quality Management standards in ESB Networks

Qualifications

Essential

Either 3rd Level qualification or equivalent design work experience 

Desirable 

A QQI advanced level 6 Electrical Trade Certificate or equivalent which is recognised by SOLAS.

Allowances

Successful candidates may be eligible for a car allowance

Location

HV Stations Athlone
HV Stations Portlaoise
HV Stations North East (flexible across ESB bases in Cavan, Monaghan, North Leinster areas)
HV Stations Southern Region (flexible across ESB bases in Munster & South Leinster areas)

Reporting to

HV Substations Design Manager (North or South depending on location) Delivery Assurance, Networks Customer & Project Delivery

Why Work with Us?

Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
Progressive, hybrid working model
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
Comprehensive Diversity & Inclusion programme
Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

Salary

Starting at €45,000+ per annum

Closing date

5th June 2023

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