Senior Renewables Electrical Engineer

at  ESB

Vacancy Number: 26211
Engineering - Electrical
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 Onshore Renewable Electrical team manages the electrical scope of ESB’s Solar, Onshore Wind, and Battery Energy Storage System Generation projects. The team plays a crucial role in helping ESB achieves its Net Zero by 2040 strategy and is responsible for the electrical works throughout the concept, development, construction, energisation, and handover phases. This includes delivering High Voltage Substations, Grid Connections, Collector Systems, and Renewable Technologies through Design and Build (D&B) and Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) contracts. The team provides Lead Electrical Engineering and handles Preliminary Designs, Specification Preparation, Tendering, Design reviews, Owner’s Engineering, Contract Management, and Site Supervision.
In support of ESB’s strategic objectives of decarbonising electricity, building resilient infrastructure and empowering client, the Senior Electrical Engineer will serve as Lead Electrical Engineer for renewable projects. They will lead and collaborate with a highly skilled and motivated team, while also engaging with clients, contractors, OEMs, colleagues, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful completion of projects.

The Senior Electrical Engineer’s key responsibilities include delivering high-level engineering, managing projects and contracts, and on-site supervision of contractors on renewable and energy storage projects. This role also involves establishing and maintaining high safety standards in all aspects of the work. Responsibilities include the following.

• Conduct project feasibility assessments including technical due diligence, concept designs and budgetary pricing.
• Prepare and update technical specifications and designs and other documents required to complete tender enquiry documentation, against which tenderers will submit proposals
• Review and critically evaluate tenderers’ submissions
• Administer D&B or EPC electrical contracts
• Oversee Health and Safety. Prepare and review project health and safety documentation.
• Manage contractors and review their design submissions to ensure they meet functional specifications, outline designs, and generic standards.
• Inspect plant and materials at manufacturing sites and on-site works to ensure they meet client specifications and monitor progress against the contract.
• Serve as the on-site electrical resident engineer according to project requirements.
• Ensure all work produced by the team meets quality standards.
• Manage contractor payments.
• Act as Lead Engineer.
• Support the development of less experienced colleagues and enhance the overall capability of the team.