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Principal Civil Engineer – HV Substations

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland | Cork, Ireland

Overview

We are seeking a Principal Civil Engineer – HV Substations to be based in one of our Republic of Ireland offices. The successful candidate will work in our Energy team within a multidisciplinary office and will work on Power and Energy projects primarily in the design of High Voltage Substations.

The candidate should be self-motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking, flexible, willing to take responsibility and comfortable working as part of team.

Your role:

  • Providing lead civil engineering design input to major electrical power infrastructural development projects through all lifecycle stages from feasibility and front‑end engineering to detailed design, site construction monitoring and commissioning.
  • Preparation of project reports (Planning, Tender, Construction Stage) with an ability to communicate complex technical matters with crystal clear clarity.
  • Communication of design intent via PowerPoint presentations in layman terms to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Preparation of fee proposals and site specific quality submissions for design contracts with public and private clients.
  • Oversight of preparation of design drawings.
  • Undertaking duties of Ancillary Certifier for the civil engineering discipline.
  • Financial management of design budgets.
  • Supervising and mentoring other structural engineers who will be reporting into the successful candidate.
  • Manage both personal workload and the work load of a small team of civil engineers who will report into the candidate.
Cities & development Engineering

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-156631

Salary range

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Kaushik Sharma

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Kaushik Sharma

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About you:

  • Chartered Engineer with Engineers Ireland or Institution of Civil Engineers.
  • Extensive experience in design and owners engineering of high‑voltage AIS/GIS substations (110kV to 400kV) and grid development projects.
  • Familiarity and experience with Irish TSO and DNO standards and processes.
  • Strong understanding of design principles, standards, and codes relevant to substation and infrastructure projects.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to prioritise and manage personal and team workload effectively.
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite.
  • Experience in use of civil design software.
  • Experience acting as Lead Project Civil Engineer on multi-disciplined power and energy projects (meeting attendance with clients and other design team members etc).
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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