Join System Operation Technical Delivery Lead - Band 6

ESB; Sandyford, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown; Hybrid; EUR 71,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

ESB is seeking a DSO/TSO JSOP Technical Lead to drive the future Operating Model for the DSO/TSO in Ireland. You will lead design initiatives, collaborate with the Flexibility Market Design team in DMSO Design, and scope technical JSOP tasks while coordinating with ESB Networks and key stakeholders.

The role requires strong power-system knowledge, DER awareness, and excellent communication and project-management skills to ensure milestones are met and a smooth transition to business as usual.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of power system development as it relates to active and reactive power management.
• Good knowledge of the technical challenges and opportunities emerging due to high penetration of Distributed Energy Resources connecting to the distribution system.
• Strong capability to analyse and interpret complex technical and market documentation, translating insights into practical actions and recommendations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills as the successful applicant with be required to collaborate with multiple teams across ESB Group, EirGrid and CRU.
• Excellent presentation, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to clearly plan and communicate the requirements to progress specific projects or new initiatives, to project manage, prioritize own work and the work of others.
• Experience of working on own initiative, taking ownership of work / projects
• A record of accomplishment in delivering of work/and or projects

Responsibilities

• Taking a leading role in the design of the future TSO/DSO Operating Model.
• Working with the TSO/DSO lead in Flexibility Market Design team in DMSO Design to clearly identify and scope out the technical tasks in the JSOP
• Identifying the key stakeholders for each of the tasks (both within DMSO and in other parts of the business)
• Identifying the key parties responsible for delivering each of the tasks (both within DMSO and in other parts of the business)
• The DSO/TSO lead will also have responsibility for delivery of some incentivised tasks on the JSOP.
• Planning and structuring the delivery of each task with the key milestones identified
• Identifying the party in TSO who is also responsible for each task and ensuring regular engagement and task progression.
• Keeping the DSO/TSO workplan tasks as a key focus at PSR team meetings
• Engaging with other parts of ESB Networks in relation to the task delivery to ensure
• Adherence to key principles
• Any concerns raised by other parts of the business are brought back to the JSOP, addressed and closed out with the business
• Smooth transition to business as usual
• Ensuring the DSO/TSO Operating model is adhered to in delivery of each of the tasks

Skills

Power systems knowledge

DER integration

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Project planning

Ownership / initiative

Delivery track record

Education

Primary degree in a science based topic or equivalent

Job description

Position Description

The DSO/TSO JSOP Technical lead is responsible for:

• Taking a leading role in the design of the future TSO/DSO Operating Model.


• Working with the TSO/DSO lead in Flexibility Market Design team in DMSO Design to clearly identify and scope out the technical tasks in the JSOP


• Identifying the key stakeholders for each of the tasks (both within DMSO and in other parts of the business)


• Identifying the key parties responsible for delivering each of the tasks (both within DMSO and in other parts of the business)


• The DSO/TSO lead will also have responsibility for delivery of some incentivised tasks on the JSOP.


• Planning and structuring the delivery of each task with the key milestones identified


• Identifying the party in TSO who is also responsible for each task and ensuring regular engagement and task progression.


• Keeping the DSO/TSO workplan tasks as a key focus at PSR team meetings


• Engaging with other parts of ESB Networks in relation to the task delivery to ensure


• Adherence to key principles


• Any concerns raised by other parts of the business are brought back to the JSOP, addressed and closed out with the business


• Smooth transition to business as usual


• Ensuring the DSO/TSO Operating model is adhered to in delivery of each of the tasks

Position Description

The DSO/TSO JSOP Technical lead is responsible for:

• Taking a leading role in the design of the future TSO/DSO Operating Model.


• Working with the TSO/DSO lead in Flexibility Market Design team in DMSO Design to clearly identify and scope out the technical tasks in the JSOP


• Identifying the key stakeholders for each of the tasks (both within DMSO and in other parts of the business)


• Identifying the key parties responsible for delivering each of the tasks (both within DMSO and in other parts of the business)


• The DSO/TSO lead will also have responsibility for delivery of some incentivised tasks on the JSOP.


• Planning and structuring the delivery of each task with the key milestones identified


• Identifying the party in TSO who is also responsible for each task and ensuring regular engagement and task progression.


• Keeping the DSO/TSO workplan tasks as a key focus at PSR team meetings


• Engaging with other parts of ESB Networks in relation to the task delivery to ensure
  
  
  
  • Adherence to key principles
  
  
  • Any concerns raised by other parts of the business are brought back to the JSOP, addressed and closed out with the business
  
  
  • Smooth transition to business as usual
  
  
  
  


• Ensuring the DSO/TSO Operating model is adhered to in delivery of each of the tasks

Essential

• Good knowledge of power system development as it relates to active and reactive power management.


• Good knowledge of the technical challenges and opportunities emerging due to high penetration of Distributed Energy Resources connecting to the distribution system.


• Strong capability to analyse and interpret complex technical and market documentation, translating insights into practical actions and recommendations.


• Excellent interpersonal skills as the successful applicant with be required to collaborate with multiple teams across ESB Group, EirGrid and CRU.


• Excellent presentation, and communication skills.;


• Self-motivated with ability to clearly plan and communicate the requirements to progress specific projects or new initiatives, to project manage, prioritize own work and the work of others;


• Experience of working on own initiative, taking ownership of work / projects


• A record of accomplishment in delivering of work/and or projects

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Good knowledge of power system development as it relates to active and reactive power management.


• Good knowledge of the technical challenges and opportunities emerging due to high penetration of Distributed Energy Resources connecting to the distribution system.


• Strong capability to analyse and interpret complex technical and market documentation, translating insights into practical actions and recommendations.


• Excellent interpersonal skills as the successful applicant with be required to collaborate with multiple teams across ESB Group, EirGrid and CRU.


• Excellent presentation, and communication skills.;


• Self-motivated with ability to clearly plan and communicate the requirements to progress specific projects or new initiatives, to project manage, prioritize own work and the work of others;


• Experience of working on own initiative, taking ownership of work / projects


• A record of accomplishment in delivering of work/and or projects

Desirable

• A knowledge of the various markets within the electricity industry


• A knowledge of TSO processes in particular around operations or planning


• Good negotiation skills


• A knowledge of industry best practice as it relates to TSO and DSO coordination.

Qualifications

• A primary degree in a science based topic or equivalent work experience.

Location

Leopardstown Road. Attendance at base will be required 1-2 days every week and occasionally more as required for the job. 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

Joint Systems Operator Programme Manager DMSO Design

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future


• Career development through mentoring and training


• 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

€71,000 to €84,000 per annum

Closing Date

5th 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

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.