Senior Electrical Engineer - Substations (ROI), Cork

Job Summary AECOM is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with HV Project experience to join our growing Transmission&Distribution team based in the Republic of Ireland. The role focuses on large‑scale grid infrastructure, grid connections, private networks, renewable energy projects and hyperscale data centres.

Responsibilities

Primary plant layouts for HV substations

Equipment specifications for HV plant and associated equipment

Providing engineering design input to major infrastructure projects

Owners’ Engineer role on HV substation/Cable and OHL projects

Providing HV design input to renewable energy projects (e.g., battery storage, solar, hydro and wind generation)

Providing professional services to clients in Ireland, the UK and overseas

Qualifications

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Experience working on HV projects

Experience working with major utilities or developers

Experience as a designer or project engineer

Experience developing specifications for substation control systems, transformers, GIS and AIS switchgear

Ability to work flexibly across multiple projects

Fluency in English

Experience in technical report writing

Full driving licence and access to a personal vehicle for site visits

Ideally experience on multi‑discipline engineering projects

Ideally hold Chartered accreditation or working toward status

Ideally consultancy experience

Ideally experience reviewing detailed designs and witnessing construction site activities

Benefits AECOM offers a range of core and personalised benefits, a flexible hybrid working model, career development opportunities, AECOM University, volunteer days and technical practice networks to support your well‑being and future.

EEO Statement We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long‑term condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10149599

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