Civil/Structural Design Engineer – Substations

AtkinsRéalis

. Undertake civil and structural design for electrical substations, including foundations, buildings, steelwork, and associated infrastructure.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeDublin • 🇮🇪 IrelandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Undertake civil and structural design for electrical substations, including foundations, buildings, steelwork, and associated infrastructure.
Act as part of a multidisciplinary project team, coordinating with electrical, mechanical, and AIS/GIS specialists.
Prepare and contribute to design calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports across feasibility, planning, tender, and construction stages.
Support the production of technical proposals, bids, and client presentations as required.
Carry out design assurance, checking, and peer reviews to ensure compliance with internal standards and statutory requirements.
Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities, including participation in meetings and workshops.
Assist in the oversight and review of external design drawings, ensuring quality and alignment with design intent.
Undertake site visits, FATs, and inspections as required to support project delivery.
Contribute to risk identification and mitigation relating to safety, constructability, quality, and programme.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
Experience in civil and/or structural design, ideally within the power or utilities sector.
Strong understanding of design principles, standards, and codes relevant to substation and infrastructure projects.
Ability to interpret and produce engineering drawings and calculations.
Good working knowledge of design tools and MS Office applications.
Proactive approach to workload management, quality, and client delivery.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Enjoy competitive salaries and a brilliant range of health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits.
Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
Combine our hybrid working culture, international remote working opportunities, and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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Hard Skills & Tools

civil designstructural designdesign calculationsengineering drawingsdesign assurancepeer reviewsrisk identificationrisk mitigationquality assuranceconstruction standards

Soft Skills

coordinationcommunicationproactive workload managementclient deliveryteam collaborationproblem-solvingattention to detailorganizational skillspresentation skillsclient liaison

Certifications

degree in Civil Engineeringdegree in Structural Engineeringprofessional engineering licensechartered engineer statuscertification in project managementcertification in safety managementcertification in quality assurancecertification in risk managementcertification in structural designcertification in civil design