Civil Water Engineer

Electricity Supply Board; Dublin; Ibrido; EUR 59.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

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Hybrid working

Travel opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Electricity Supply Board (ESB) is seeking a Level 8 Civil Engineer with at least 7 years of relevant experience to join the Generation Engineering Civil and Environment Group in Ireland.

You will deliver civil, drainage and water engineering from feasibility through construction across a wide range of electricity infrastructure projects and large macro-infrastructures, with involvement in net zero initiatives.

Competenze

• Level 8 Civil Engineer degree and minimum 7 years relevant experience.
• Strong capability in civil, drainage and water engineering design.
• Experience in hydraulic, hydrological modelling software.
• Proven ability to manage significant projects or aspects of projects.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.

Mansioni

• Provision of civil, drainage, hydraulic and hydrological engineering services for project packages.
• Design surface water drainage systems including SUDS.
• Carry out Flood Risk Assessment and hydrological studies.

Conoscenze

Civil design

Drainage design

Hydraulic modelling

Project management

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered status (Desirable)

Strumenti

Hydraulic modelling software

Descrizione del lavoro

The Generation Engineering Civil and Environment Group within Engineering & Major Projects provides the full range of planning, design, construction, operation & maintenance and management services required for electricity industry infrastructure projects in Ireland and overseas.

A vacancy now exists for a Civil Engineer to work on projects as part of multidisciplinary engineering project teams. The successful candidate will be involved in the delivery of civil engineering services from feasibility through construction stage across a wide range electricity infrastructure projects for ESB. The portfolio of work will include new build projects, remedial works to existing assets and the development of new energy projects in Ireland and abroad. The portfolio will encompass buildings, power stations, electrical infrastructure, and large macro-infrastructure such as dams. This is an exciting opportunity to work in the delivery of many interesting civil and structural projects which ESB have in the delivery of its program to transition to Net Zero Carbon by 2040.

Key Responsibilities

• Provision of civil, drainage, hydraulic and hydrological technical engineering services in the delivery of project works packages.
• Designing surface water drainage systems for developments in urban and rural settings including the appropriate use of sustainable drainage systems (SUDS).
• Carrying out Flood Risk Assessment and hydrological studies (e. g. Section 50 Applications).

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a commitment to safety and quality in all aspects of your role.
• Provide civil, drainage and water engineering technical services and design capability from concept to detailed design to procurement and the delivery of engineering works.
• Manage and co-ordinate all relevant civil, drainage and water engineering and associated disciplines’ activities required to successfully deliver projects to approved scope, budget and programme including the management of civil works contracts.
• Ability to carry out site inspections, arrange surveys, analyse information gathered, and to produce effective drainage designs.
• Coordination with other disciplines, working in a proactive way to deliver high quality projects to the client’s satisfaction.
• Ensuring all planning permission and licensing conditions are complied with and liaison with all relevant statutory authorities and other stakeholders.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Level 8 Civil Engineer Degree and minimum 7 years relevant experience.
• Developed a strong technical capability, in civil, drainage and water engineering design and competence to deliver civil/structural, drainage and water engineering packages.
• Experience in the use of specialist software in hydrological, hydraulic or drainage modelling.
• Demonstrated a strong capability in assessing, communicating and managing project critical technical risks.
• Demonstrated a record of successfully managing significant projects or aspects of significant projects.
• Demonstrated a strong capability in report writing.
• A ‘can do’ attitude in all dealings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Full driving licence and access to a car.

Desirable

• A strong commercial and project management capability.
• Experience of the management of surface and/or ground water contamination will be an advantage.
• A strong ability to identify project work requirements and to initiate necessary work with limited oversight.
• Experience in performing PSDP/PD role on projects.
• Level 9 Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Chartered status in a recognised professional engineering institution.

Location

This position will be based in EMP Dublin or Cork office but travel to project locations is a key requirement of the role.

Smart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in-person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility. The successful candidate may work flexibly within the jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration at least two days per week. All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business.

Reporting To

Hydro Projects Senior Team Leader in Hydro & Climate Resilience, Generation Engineering Civil & Environmental.

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition tonet zero carbon future
• Career developmentthrough mentoring andtraining
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Sports and Social Clubs
• Networking opportunities
• Credit Union
• Generous Pension
• Access to staff well-being programmes
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Strong values-based and inclusive culture
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

Salary

€59,000 - €70,000 per annum

Closing Date

19th October 2026

Interview

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy:

• Accountable and Ethical
• Collaborative
• Growing and Adaptive
• Proactive
• Respectful and Supportive

More information available on Our People Promise

Notes

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland / UK prior to commencement of employment.