HV Stations Network Designer - Dublin/ Southern Region

at  ESB

Vacancy Number: 26292
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

The successful applicant will be appointed to the role of HV Stations Designer and will provide the required services in areas of HV station design in a timely and cost-effective manner to facilitate delivery of capital and maintenance projects and programmes. The designer will also provide technical support during the 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, have develop detailed knowledge of station HV equipment and knowledge of station policy.

QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum QQI Level 6 Electrical Trade Certificate or equivalent or higher qualification.

• Scoping & costing of projects in HV Substations
• Feeding into the capital approval process and providing the required information
• Liaising with designers depending on the size and type of project e.g. Customer Delivery, E&MP etc
• Liaising with major developers
• Preparation of detailed designs, including Layouts, Schematics & Wiring schedules
• Completion of Design Risk Assessments & Preliminary H&S Plans
• Taking part in the pre-commissioning process
• Comply with safety legislation and act as PSDP contact on projects on behalf of the PSDP
• Completion of as Builts schematics and layouts
• Proficiency in one CAD/CAE System such as MicroStation or AutoCAD
• Experience with an Electrical Design CAE system such as EPlan or AutoCAD Electrical
• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite
• Proficiency or Experience in use of SAP based costing systems
• Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle.