Joint System Operation Technical Delivery Lead

Electricity Supply Board; Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown; Hybrid; EUR 71,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

ESB is seeking a Joint System Operation Technical Delivery Lead to steer the design of the future TSO/DSO Operating Model and deliver key JSOP tasks with clear milestones.

The role involves coordinating with the Flexibility Market Design team, engaging with ESB Networks, EirGrid and CRU, and ensuring smooth handover to business as usual through structured governance and active stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of power system development and reactive power management.
• Understanding of DER integration impacts on distribution networks.
• Ability to analyse complex technical and market documentation and translate to actions.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to plan and communicate requirements and progress.
• Experience delivering projects or work independently.

Responsibilities

• Take a leading role in designing the future TSO/DSO Operating Model.
• Lead JSOP task delivery with clear milestones and ownership.
• Identify stakeholders and delivery parties across DMSO and other parts of the business.
• Ensure alignment with key principles and smooth transition to business-as-usual.

Skills

Power systems

Stakeholder management

Project management

Technical analysis

Communication

Self-motivation

Initiative

Market knowledge

Collaboration

Education

Science degree

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Joint System Operation Technical Delivery Lead

Vacancy Number: 29119

Category: Craft/Technical - Other

Job Type: Full-time

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

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
• A knowledge of the various markets within the electricity industry
• A knowledge of TSO processes in particular around operations or planning
• 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.

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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
• 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

€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:

• 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.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.