HV Mechanical Engineer – Grid Design & Delivery

Electricity Supply Board; Dublin, Cork; Hybrid; EUR 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Career development and mentoring

Diversity and inclusion

Generous parental leave entitlements

Staff well-being programmes

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Electricity Supply Board seeks a Mechanical Engineer to lead design delivery for HV infrastructure projects (38kV–400kV), working with design teams, partners and contractors to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery to the highest standards.

Based in Dublin or Cork with hybrid working, two office days weekly, this role supports chartership progression and contributes to ESB's Net Zero 2040 strategy.

Salary €49,000–€58,000 per year; closing date 11 November 2026; apply via [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Level 8 Engineering Degree or equivalent. Chartered status progress encouraged.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience managing significant projects or major project aspects.
• Good commercial awareness and project management skills.
• Strong safety awareness and clear communication abilities.
• Valid ROI driving licence with travel flexibility nationwide.
• Experience as designer on infrastructure projects and familiarity with FIDIC.

Responsibilities

• Deliver designs from feasibility through detailed design for infrastructure projects.
• Support design works packages: scope, design, procurement and oversight.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to progress projects through lifecycle gates.
• Participate in due diligence reviews to ensure compliance with specs.
• Contribute to design risk assessments for all deliverables.
• Provide technical input and ensure quality and standards compliance.

Skills

Project management

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Driver's license

Travel flexibility

Education

Level 8 Engineering Degree or equivalent

Chartership in progress

Tools

FIDIC familiarity

Job description

Electricity Supply Board seeks a Mechanical Engineer to lead design delivery for HV infrastructure projects (38kV–400kV), working with design teams, partners and contractors to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery to the highest standards.

Based in Dublin or Cork with hybrid working, two office days weekly, this role supports chartership progression and contributes to ESB's Net Zero 2040 strategy.

Salary €49,000–€58,000 per year; closing date 11 November 2026; apply via [e-mail].