2 Design Specialist jobs in Ireland

Description
We are seeking an experienced Power Systems Engineer to play a critical role in designing and modeling electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure. In this position, you will be responsible for conducting technical analyses, modeling power system performance, and providing recommendations to optimize the reliability, efficiency, and safety of our power systems.
As a Power Systems Specialist you will focus on assessing the medium to long-term impact of load profiles on our network. The primary objective is to identify solutions and technologies which can be utilized to address any pow
You will be involved from the early planning (per-design) stages to develop, review, improve and approve power architecture typologies and you will be leading the development of protection coordination studies during the execution phases.
If you have the passion, necessary skills and experience to excel or grow as a Power Systems Specialist or if you want to learn more about the role, we encourage you to apply.
Key job responsibilities
- Perform detailed power system studies, including load flow analysis, short-circuit analysis, and transient stability analysis, using advanced software tools
- Develop and maintain accurate models of the electrical transmission and distribution network, incorporating the latest system changes and upgrades
- Analyze system performance data to identify potential issues and bottlenecks, and propose solutions to improve system reliability and capacity
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including substation design, operations, and planning, to ensure seamless integration of power system enhancements
- Overseeing third-party vendors to ensure quality and integration of power system studies into main projects.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes that may impact power system design and operation
- Provide technical guidance and training to junior members of the team
- Participate in the development of technical standards, policies, and procedures for the organization
A day in the life
Delivering in this role it's all about Amazon's Day 1 culture and operating model that puts the customer at the center of everything we do.
You will be responsible for taking designs from concept to the construction document set. Defining critical equipment specifications and approving technical equipment submittals you will indirectly support construction and be a part of the process from site selection review through commissioning and ultimately turnover.
Being relied on as a subject matter expert in the electrical engineering field, we highly support continued learning opportunities and focus on continued employee development.
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and we're looking for talented people who want to help.
You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
About the team
We are a passionate group of infrastructure power systems engineers dedicated to maintaining the backbone of cloud computing. Our team thrives on innovation, collaboration, and solving complex technical challenges that enable global technological advancement.
We support Amazon's mission-critical infrastructures such as medium and high-voltage substations and Grid connections that powers data centers across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
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Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years of experience in power system analysis and design
- Proficiency in using power system analysis software, such as ETAP, PSS®E, or DIgSILENT PowerFactory and PSCAD.
- Experience with transmission and distribution systems, generation, renewable energy and energy storage systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex technical data.
Preferred Qualifications
- Chartered Engineer (or working towards) with a recognized body
- Experience in substation design and protection system coordination
- Knowledge of renewable energy integration and distributed generation technologies
- 3 years of experience directly related to data center or mission critical facility design.
- Proficiency in programming languages, such as Python or MATLAB, for custom software development.
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