Principal Engineer - Data Centres (hv Substation Design) - Roi

AECOM Australia PTY LTD

Dublin, Ireland
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Hv substation design expertise
Data centre grid connection experience
Feed and detailed design delivery
** AECOM is seeking a Principal Engineer specializing in HV Substation Design for Data Centres in Dublin, Ireland. The role involves leading technical discussions, overseeing HV infrastructure design, and ensuring the delivery of projects that meet the power demands of data centre clients. **

Job Summary

  • AECOM is trusted by leading Hyperscalers to deliver critical HV infrastructure that underpins ambitious data centre programmes across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.
  • The Principal Engineer will lead end-to-end HV substation design, establishing scopes, defining interfaces, and ensuring coordinated delivery from concept through to energisation.
  • Candidates are expected to champion safety in design principles while mentoring junior engineers and building team capability in HV substation design for data centre applications.

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** AECOM is seeking a Principal Engineer specializing in HV Substation Design for Data Centres in Dublin, Ireland. The role involves leading technical discussions, overseeing HV infrastructure design, and ensuring the delivery of projects that meet the power demands of data centre clients. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • HV substation design expertise
  • Data centre grid connection experience
  • FEED and detailed design delivery
  • National Grid standards knowledge
  • AIS and GIS plant understanding

Nice-to-have

  • HVDC or high-capacity interconnector knowledge
  • Proposal and bid development skills
  • Mentoring junior engineers capability
  • SCADA and protection systems knowledge
  • Commercial awareness in project delivery

Key Requirements

  • Experience in consultancy, contractor, or utility roles
  • Background working with Data Centre Clients and TSOs
  • Proven experience delivering HV infrastructure at concept, FEED, and detailed stages
  • Strong understanding of electrical AC HV plant and equipment
  • Working knowledge of National Grid standards and G99 compliance

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Not specified

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