Lead Project Engineers

Electricity Supply Board; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 71,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

An Irish energy utility seeks a Lead Project Manager to oversee capacity-constrained projects, driving them from conception to completion. The role includes developing innovative solutions and managing stakeholder relations. Candidates should have extensive experience in HV substation engineering and a strong understanding of project management principles. The position offers a salary between €71,000 and €84,000 per annum, along with a hybrid working model and commitment to career development.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

Credit Union

Staff well-being programmes

Generous parental leave entitlements

Qualifications

• 7+ years relevant experience required.
• Understanding of relevant approved Quality Management standards.
• Knowledge of Network Assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from conception through to construction hand-over.
• Develop solutions to release capacity.
• Liaise with project stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.

Skills

Project management PMO principles

HV substation engineering project management

Distribution and transmission outage planning

Civil works

Knowledge of commercial implications

Education

3rd Level qualification or equivalent work experience

Job description

Position Description

The role of the Lead Project Manager (LPM) in the National Capacity Deployment team, entails leading restricted capacity projects from conception through to construction hand-over to the delivery team. To successfully accelerate restricted capacity projects through to delivery the successful candidate will be responsible for identifying solutions to release capacity in constraint areas of the network. Once the solution is agreed the LPM will be responsible for leading the development of TA’s, Technical Costing, Pre-CA design, CA, detailed design and ordering of material; utilising key stakeholders in each respective area (i.e. Network Planning Team, OE’s, EMP Pre-CA Design, External Design Contractors etc).

Limited Capacity projects due to their nature have ambitious delivery timelines and it will be the responsibility of the LPM to ensure that project KPI’s and critical path items are being achieved throughout the project lifecycle.

The LPM will be the single point of contact for all issues relating to capacity restricted projects to ensure appropriate plans are put in place to lift capacity restrictions, allowing for customers to connect to a secure and reliable system.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Report to Network Capacity Deployment Manager, Strategy and Network Development.
• Develop and implement innovative solutions to release capacity in restricted areas of the network
• Plan and set priorities for the delivery of capacity work programmes
• Project manage individual restricted capacity projects from conception through to construction hand-over with respective delivery org, ensuring all KPI’s and critical path items are achieved
• Liaise closely with all project stakeholders throughout the early lifecycle of the project ensuring accelerated development from technical approval through to detailed design
• Where required review the change request process for capacity projects for all changes to technical, cost, outage, or time aspects of a project
• Identify and mitigate against project risks, and where necessary escalate project risks in a timely fashion to relevant stakeholders
• Adhere to all network standards ensuring that network investment will lead to safe, secure and reliable system
• Implement PMO Project Management Methodology
• Manage customers and stakeholders e.g. large high profile demand customers, EirGrid, local authorities etc

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Understands and applies project management PMO principles
• A proven track record in project managing the delivery of HV substation engineering projects (38 – 220 kV) including:
• HV station safety policy and procedures
• Distribution and transmission outage planning
• Station Protection
• HV Cables
• Civil works
• Energisation instructions
• Understands the relevant approved Quality Management standards in ESB Networks i.e. Quality Control, Quality Planning and Quality Assurance
• ESB Networks business knowledge
• Knowledge of Network Assets
• Knowledge of commercial implications of project delivery
• 7+ years relevant experience required

Qualifications

Either a 3rd Level qualification or equivalent work experience is essential.

Location

Various Locations.

Reporting to

Network Capacity Deployment Manager, Strategy and Network Development

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
• Progressive, hybrid working model
• Career development through mentoring and training
• 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 January 2026

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.