Senior Electrical Engineer September 2025 Location:Ashtown Gate, Navan Road, Dublin Contract:Permanent - Full Time Working Hours 37 hours - Monday to Friday Hybrid Working We currently operate a hybrid working policy with a mix of working from the office and home. About Us Energia Group is a leading energy company in both RoI and NI, dedicated to decarbonising Ireland's energy system. Through three key unitsRenewables, Flexible Generation, and Customer Solutions (Energia in RoI, Power NI in NI)we offer advanced energy solutions. We're committed to driving Irelands renewable future and supporting local communities through initiatives like employee volunteering and community benefit funds. Energia Group has invested €3bn in the Positive Energy programme, focusing on renewable energy projects such as wind, solar, battery storage, and green hydrogen. This initiative aims to add 2.6 GW of renewable capacity by 2030 to meet government targets and achieve Net Zero. Currently, we own and operate 360 MW of wind assets and purchase electricity from 1,190 MW of renewable capacity in Ireland. We are progressing with further onshore windfarms, solar farms, hydrogen production and battery storage to help decarbonise the energy system. Our talented employees are our greatest asset, and we invest in their growth through Learning and Development programmes. We foster a safe, inclusive work environment, champion diversity, and are seeking people with positive energy to make an impact in their roles through a meaningful career with us. About the Role The successful candidate will support the Grid & Electrical Team in the management of all Electrical Engineering matters involved in the delivery of a wide range of large-scale renewable projects including Wind, Solar & Battery Storage. The role will require involvement in the various project stages from development, tendering, construction, commissioning until handover to the Energia Operations Team. Projects will involve working with many different Electrical Contractors, OEMs, External Consultants, ESBN, EirGrid, NIE & SONI at various voltages from LV up to 220 kV. It is expected that the successful candidate would have a minimum of experience of 5 years working within the Electrical Engineering discipline. Experience in substation design, contestable grid connections and delivery of renewable projects would be an advantage. Responsibilities Day-to-day, heres what your new role would look like: Support the Asset Development Team with electrical aspects/evaluations of early stage development projects. This may include carrying out due diligence on potential projects, determining possible grid connection configurations, input to cost estimates. Support the Grid & Electrical Team in all aspects of Project delivery / Contract management to ensure that electrical element of projects including contestable grid infrastructure are delivered on time, within budget and to the expected quality standard. Interface and management of contractors and utility companies to ensure the successful delivery of contestable assets. Complete electrical design review to identify design gaps and deviations or contradictions in specifications. Review of Employers Requirements for individual projects and assistance with preparation of same for Tendering and Contract purposes. Ensure that technical assessments are completed as required and technical issues are resolved without delay to maintain Project Programme. Monitor submittals through the approvals process, track procurement and delivery of key long lead items. Attend site monthly meetings to ensure that progress of Electrical works is monitored & maintained within thein accordance with overall construction programme. Quality management of the project construction phase including site attendance to inspect & supervise keys works to ensure the expected quality is been delivered. Witness site acceptance tests for all major electrical plant and attend factory acceptance tests where required. Update and record project progress on system trackers which are fully aligned with the construction schedule. Review and answer technical queries from site during the construction and commissioning phases in relation to specifications / drawings / materials / equipment. Work as an integral part of the commissioning process and review commissioning requirements where required. Interface with EirGrid, ESBN, NIE & SONI with respect to initial dispatch tests on renewable projects during commissioning phase and until maximum export capacity is achieved. About you Key Criteria What Youll Need Proven experience (5 years min) in the design and construction of HV/MV substations. Experience in utility grid contestable design & delivery. Experience in the delivery of HV/MV electrical infrastructure projects. Qualification in Electrical Engineering. Full Driving Licence. Desirable Criteria - These help decide between those who meet all the above key criteria: Electrical trade/electrical contractor background. Proven experience in design and construction of renewable project electrical works packages. Utility scale renewable generation projects. Experience with AutoCAD. If you are enthusiastic about this role but dont meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your past experiences might be the perfect match for this or other positions, making you the unique talent were looking for. 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