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Simon Bucknell
Technology Practice Director & Founder
Permanent
Dublin
£100,000
Senior Substation Designer Co. Louth, Ireland (with flexibility) Permanent Competitive salary + benefits
embs. talent is working in partnership with one of Ireland's most respected electrical power engineering contractors — a business that has been delivering MV/LV switchgear, HV cable services, turnkey substation solutions, and renewable energy infrastructure across Ireland and the UK for over two decades — to fill a senior, high-impact position, effectively the No. 2 in their design function.
You will lead complex substation design projects end-to-end, acting as the technical authority on all things MV/HV while supporting the broader engineering leadership team. If you're an experienced substation designer looking for genuine influence, a varied project portfolio, and a clear pathway to a leadership role — this is the one.
Technical authority: A genuine No. 2 position with real technical authority and visibility
Competitive salary: Reflective of seniority and current market demand, with a full benefits package
Varied pipeline: A growing business with a strong, varied project pipeline across renewables, utilities, and industrial
Culture: A close-knit, experienced team with a collaborative culture
Progression: A clear progression pathway for the right person
Our client is seeking an experienced substation designer to lead complex MV/HV design projects and act as technical authority within a growing design function, supporting the wider engineering leadership team.
As Senior Substation Designer, you will lead the design of MV and HV substations from concept through to detailed design and construction issue, producing and reviewing technical deliverables including single line diagrams, protection and control schematics, earthing designs, cable schedules, and equipment specifications. You will act as technical lead and mentor to junior and mid-level designers within the team, and interface directly with clients, contractors, and DNOs/TSOs including ESB Networks and EirGrid.
Alongside project delivery, you will support tendering activity — reviewing scope, producing technical input, and advising on design risk — while ensuring all designs comply with relevant Irish and UK standards (ETCI, IEC, SONI/EirGrid Grid Code, ESB Networks standards). You will also contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes, tools, and quality standards.
Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate a degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, together with significant experience in substation design across MV/HV, ideally up to 110 kV. You will bring strong working knowledge of protection and control, earthing/grounding design, and switchgear specifications, along with familiarity with Irish grid standards and ESB Networks/EirGrid requirements, which is highly advantageous. Confidence using design tools such as AutoCAD, ETAP or similar is expected, as is a proven ability to manage multiple projects and lead technical discussions with clients. Chartered status, or working towards chartership (IEI, IET or equivalent), is desirable.
If you are interested in this senior opportunity with genuine technical authority and a clear route into leadership, and believe you meet the illustrated criteria, apply today or register your interest in confidence.
embs. talent is a specialist Power & Energy recruitment consultancy, founded in 2003, connecting the best talent across Transmission & Distribution, HV/EHV, substations, protection & control, renewables and data centre power — from Designer to CEO — throughout the UK, Ireland and the USA. Triple ISO certified, including ISO 42001 for AI management. We'll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role. This role is being placed exclusively through embs. talent, and all enquiries are treated in strict confidence.
Helen Charteris | Practice Director, Global Power & Energy | embs. talent — Connecting the best talent across Transmission & Distribution, HV/EHV, substations, protection & control, renewables and data centre power, from Designer to CEO. 🌍 UK | Ireland | USA. 📧 helen@embstalent.co.uk 📱 07512 540612. embs. talent — specialist Power & Energy recruitment consultancy, founded in 2003. Triple ISO certified, including ISO 42001 for AI management.
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