Distribution Protection Specialist Lead

Distribution Protection Specialist Lead for a major offshore wind farm in Ireland Responsibilities Develop standardised configurations using featured functionality, parameterisation and programmable logic to achieve the…

Contract type Contract
Posted 8 September 2026

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Distribution Protection Specialist Lead for a major offshore wind farm in Ireland

Responsibilities

Develop standardised configurations using featured functionality, parameterisation and programmable logic to achieve the application performance specified by the (DSO) for a range of multifunctional PAC IEDs used in specified applications on the distribution network; and the associated applied standard PAC schematic diagrams.
Provide technical guidance, mentoring and leadership of the distribution protection project engineers within the team in all aspects of distribution PAC IED design development work.
Conduct comprehensive homologation testing of the standardised PAC IED configurations that they have developed, in conjunction with the Senior.
Develop and maintain detailed technical specifications, technical schedules, price schedules and other documents required for distribution PAC IED tender enquiries; and conduct technical review of submitted tenders.
Conduct distribution PAC design reviews, stakeholder training and development, and stakeholder management.
Provide specialised technical leadership, expertise, knowledge and support to all distribution PAC stakeholders.Requirements

A minimum of seven years' post-qualification experience creating detailed substation secondary systems designs, or in PAC application engineering.
Experience in the development of PAC IED specifications and the technical evaluation of tender submissions.
A detailed knowledge of power system protection principles, protection devices and their associated software applications.
A strong work ethic with a clear focus on delivery to safety, time, quality, and cost objectives

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