Policy Advisor

Distribution Protection Specialist Lead - Dublin or Cork, Republic of Ireland - €Excellent Day Rate - 24 Month Contract - October Start - Monday to Friday (8 Hour Days) - Hybrid Role (2 Days Per Week In Office)We are currently seeking an experienced Distribution Protection Specialist Lead to support a major Irish electricity network engineering programme, working within a specialist Protection, Automation & Control (PAC) engineering team.This is a long-term opportunity for an experienced Protection / PAC Engineer to take a technical lead role in the development and standardisation of protection solutions across 10kV–38kV distribution substations.Role:You will provide technical leadership across distribution Protection, Automation & Control engineering, with responsibility for developing and maintaining standardised IED configurations, protection settings templates and secondary system schematic designs.Responsibilities:Developing standardised configurations and parameterisation for multifunctional protection and control IEDsDeveloping programmable logic and protection functionality to meet DSO requirementsProducing and maintaining standard PAC / secondary system schematic diagramsLeading and mentoring Protection / PAC Project EngineersConducting comprehensive IED homologation and functional testing alongside commissioning specialistsDeveloping technical specifications and tender documentation for PAC equipmentCarrying out technical evaluations of supplier tender submissionsPerforming protection design reviews and providing specialist technical guidanceSupporting stakeholder training and developmentProviding technical leadership across distribution protection engineering projectsRequirements:7+ years' post-qualification experience in substation secondary systems design and/or Protection & Control application engineeringExperience within electricity distribution networks, utilities, substations or major power infrastructure programmes would be particularly relevantStrong knowledge of power system protection principles, protection relays and IEDsExperience developing IED configurations, settings, logic and protection schemesExperience producing or reviewing secondary systems / PAC designs and schematicsExperience developing technical specifications and evaluating equipment tendersStrong technical leadership and mentoring capabilityElectrical Engineering qualification (Level 8 NFQ or equivalent experience)Legal right to work in IrelandFull driving licence and access to a vehicleValid SafePass and Manual Handling certifications or ability to complete these coursesThis is an excellent opportunity to join a technically challenging 24-month programme with significant responsibility for the development and standardisation of protection systems across the Irish distribution network.Interested? Apply directly or contact me for a confidential discussion.Cian McLoughlinPrincipal Recruitment ConsultantHunter Philips Executive SearchLandline: +44 161 240 3338Mobile: +44 7881 418 441Email: cian.mcloughlin@hunterphilips.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cian-mcloughlin-628a72258Web: http://hunterphilips.com/

QUALITY & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER - MAJOR T&D PROJECT - ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE - ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION - HIGH VOLTAGE - MADRID / SPAINLocation: Tres Cantos, Madrid – HybridWorking Pattern: 2 days office / 3 days remoteContract: Long Term Opportunity, January 2027 – December 2030Travel: Occasional travel within Spain, including Castellón and Alcúdia, MallorcaSector: Energy / Electrical TransmissionTHE OPPORTUNITYAn opportunity for a Quality & Environmental Manager to support the delivery of a major long-term energy infrastructure project in Spain.Operating as a core member of the project team, you will take responsibility for coordinating and delivering Quality and Environmental activities across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESAct as the primary contact for all project Quality and Environmental matters.Develop and manage Project Q&E Plans, KPIs and performance reporting.Maintain compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and all contractual, regulatory and internal requirements.Coordinate Q&E delivery across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning.Manage project risks, environmental impacts, non-conformities, investigations and corrective actions.Lead internal, external and supplier audits while coordinating with clients, subcontractors and authorities.Support site-based Q&E personnel and drive continuous improvement, lessons learned and best-practice sharing.REQUIREMENTSDegree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences or a related discipline.At least three years Quality and Environmental experience within project environments.Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.Experience within energy, industrial or construction projects.Experience conducting audits and managing risks, non-conformities and corrective actions.Basic Level qualification in Occupational Risk Prevention.Professional fluency in Spanish and English.Strong stakeholder-management and communication skills.The assignment offers long-term continuity through to December 2030, a hybrid working arrangement in Madrid and involvement throughout the complete project lifecycle.If you would like to play a key role working on an iconic energy infrastructure project, please apply to the advert or send your CV to roman.floyd@hunterphilips.com

Technical Policy Specialist – Policy Advisor - Power Systems & Market Design - Electrical Transmission - Grid - NetherlandsLocation: NetherlandsContract Type: Permanent or long-term contract/freelanceDuration: 12-month rolling contract with high likelihood of extensionSector: Electricity Transmission / Energy Policy / Regulation & Market DesignThe Opportunity:A senior opportunity for an Electrical Engineer / Power Systems professional looking to operate at the intersection of electricity transmission, regulation, energy policy and market design.The position sits within a major European transmission environment dealing with the technical and market implications of a rapidly changing electricity system.The organisation therefore requires senior technical specialists capable of understanding these developments, translating them into corporate policy and providing the engineering insight required to help influence and steer market design.Key Responsibilities:Monitor developments across electricity markets, regulation and market design.Assess the technical implications of regulatory and market developments for the transmission system.Translate external market and regulatory developments into technical and corporate policy.Provide engineering insight to support and influence future electricity-market design.Bridge complex electrical engineering and power-system topics with policy and regulatory requirements.Communicate complex technical issues clearly to non-engineering and senior stakeholders.Engage with internal and external stakeholders across technical, market and regulatory topics.Provide senior technical input into strategic discussions affecting the future transmission system.Qualifications & Experience:Master's degree expected, ideally within Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or a closely related technical discipline.Good understanding of electricity transmission and the wider power-system environment.Experience or strong exposure to energy regulation, policy, electricity markets or market design.Ability to translate complex engineering subjects into clear policy positions.Strong communication and stakeholder-management capability.Appropriate seniority to operate across technical, regulatory and strategic stakeholders.If you combine strong Electrical Engineering / Power Systems expertise with electricity policy, regulation or market-design experience, apply with your CV or contact Arran Pettifer directly at arran.pettifer@hunterphilips.com.