About the Role:
We are currently recruiting for a Team Lead (Electrical Design - Substations) to join our clients team.
The successful candidate will be based in the Dublin office (with flexibility to work from one of the other office locations).
Travel to and from site may occasionally be required, but this will be predominantly an office-based position.
As Team Lead, the successful candidate will be taking on an engineering management role on major Power, Renewable & Substation projects. You will be responsible for identifying, managing, and coordinating all electrical design requirements and deliverables on substation projects. You will be involved in technical and strategic decision making.
You will be a team leader, and provide mentoring, support and technical development to team members. You will ensure that all design outputs meet the required technical, quality and safety standards.
Main Responsibilities:
Act as a Team Lead and Substation Technical Expert within the group Engineering Team
Ownership of all elements of electrical substation design including primary design, secondary design, design calculations, procurement specifications, etc.
Allocate tasks to team members, monitor progress vs costs & programme
Review & approve team submissions in advance of issue, identifying value engineering opportunities where possible
Support team members in all projects as assigned throughout the lifetime of each contract
Take ownership & actively manage substation design projects when required
Promote a safety culture and safe working environment
Identify design risks and propose mitigation techniques
Qualifications and experience:
Honours Degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering
8+ years industry experience
Knowledge:
Proficient use and knowledge of software such as AutoCAD, ePlan, MS Office, (experience with design studies and cable design software would be an advantage)
Strong knowledge of the substation, utilities and renewables sector
Familiarity with current ESB/Eirgrid specifications & design requirements would be an advantage Skills:
Appreciation of the design / construction interfacing requirements
Well-developed client facing skills with a client orientated approach
Commercial awareness
Ability to work independently & ability to manage a team
Excellent Communication, Interpersonal, Organisational & Planning Skills
Ability to balance competing priorities and meet personal targets while dealing with a dynamic workload
Package:
Competitive rates of pay.
23 Days annual leave.
Tablet & Mobile
Opportunity to progress your career within a growing company.
Voluntary Pension available on completion of probation.
Employee membership for our LAYA EAP Programme - 24/7 Mental Wellbeing Support & Employee Assistance Programme.
Health Insurance Discount.
Life Assurance Payment.
Participate in our monthly HSQE & Driving Performance Awards.
Employee Referral Scheme.
Standard industry training providedersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit
Salary description
£56110.00 - £82008.00 per year