Grid Engineer (Kildare)

• Provide professional, cost-effective electrical engineering expertise across the renewable energy business unit, with a focus on transmission system connections in Ireland.
• Lead the delivery of grid-related projects, managing interactions with System Operators, contractors, and key stakeholders to ensure works are completed on time, on budget, and in compliance with statutory safety regulations.
• Coordinate grid energisations, construction-related grid works, and grid code compliance testing for renewable projects.
• Manage engineering and optioneering processes to determine the most commercially viable grid connection solutions, including technical analysis of power flows, capacity, constraints, and curtailment.
• Monitor and apply updates to the Grid Code, System Operator requirements, and connection policies to ensure smooth project delivery through to operational certification.
• Oversee technical projects through all stages of the lifecycle, from tender preparation and contract management to construction oversight and commissioning.
• Review and validate third-party electrical designs for HV substations, underground cables, and overhead line infrastructure.
• Manage project risks, monitor progress against plans, and implement corrective actions where necessary to maintain cost-effective delivery.
• Ensure all works are compliant with Health & Safety legislation, with safety considerations embedded in design, construction, testing, and operation.

• Honours degree (Level 8) in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years’ industry experience working on transmission-level grid connections in Ireland.
• Proven background in the design, planning, and specification of transmission-scale electrical installations.
• Hands-on experience in early-stage development and optioneering of grid connection solutions for renewable projects.
• Strong technical expertise in HV electrical design and consenting for 110kV, 220kV, and 400kV infrastructure.
• Skilled in reviewing and validating external designs, with an understanding of associated project, contract, and financial management processes.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, with knowledge of EPLAN, PSS®E, and DIgSILENT considered an advantage.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and technical reporting skills.
• Full, clean Irish or EU driving licence.

• Competitive salary (up to €75k DOE) and benefits package
• Permanent, full-time position in a leading renewable energy organisation
• Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-impact energy projects
• Strong career progression pathways and ongoing professional development

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