Professional Electrical Engineer, Commissioning

Electricity Supply Board; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development through mentoring

Smart working arrangements

Job summary

Electricity Supply Board is seeking a Professional Electrical Engineer, Commissioning to support the HV Substations Delivery team across Transmission and Distribution projects. You will oversee safety, coordinate commissioning activities, and conduct testing of equipment and protection relays to ensure systems meet required standards.

Based in Dublin or Cork, travel to various project locations is required.

Qualifications

• Essential third level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years within High Voltage transmission/distribution.
• Solid knowledge of Electrical Safety Rules and procedures.
• Familiarity with protection philosophies for transmission networks.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess site safety prior to commissioning activities and coordinate schedules.
• Commission primary, secondary equipment and HV switchgear.
• Test instrument transformers, power transformers and protection relays.
• Verify protection scheme designs against approved standards.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver commissioning projects.

Skills

Electrical safety rules

Substation operation

Protection philosophies

Testing and commissioning

Risk assessment

Team collaboration

Decision making

Education

Third level qualification

Tools

Electrical schematics

Protection testing tools

Job description

Professional Electrical Engineer, Commissioning

Vacancy Number: 29085

Category: Engineering - Electrical

Job Type: Full-time

The HV Substations Delivery department in Networks Engineering, ESB Engineering & Major Projects is the centre of engineering design and project delivery for ESB's Transmission & Distribution deliverables.

The Commissioning & SCS Teams in HV Substations Delivery verifies that the HV Substation equipment is fit for connection to the relevant HV system through the issue of a declaration of fitness certificate to the System Controller.

Key Responsibilities

Working on a national basis, at timeslargely dictatedby operational constraints, key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Assessment of site safety prior to engaging in commissioning activities and to coordinate the work schedule with site staff asappropriate.

Commissioning primary, secondary and associated equipment forming part of Transmission / Distribution Networks.

Commissioning testing of instrument transformers, powertransformersand HV switchgear.

Commissioning testing of protection relays.

Functional verification of protection scheme designs and checking compliancetoapproved design standards.

Coordinate, plan, and deliver commissioning projects.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Knowledge and experience of Electrical Safety Rules and procedures.

Knowledge and experience of operational procedures and the operation of substations.

Familiarity with typical protection philosophies as applied to Transmission and Distribution Networks.

Conceptual understanding of the design and operating mechanism of Power Plant;

Thorough knowledge of schematics, cubiclewiringand functional testing techniques.

Self-motivated and be capable of working on their own initiative without direct supervision.

Work well with other team members and activelyparticipatein achieving the team’s targets.

Ability to work and share knowledge and competencies within a team structure.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Organise,planandmonitorall aspects of the work.

Demonstrate the ability to make quality decisions and judgments.

Showa high levelof commitment and flexibility.

Maintain a strong safety focus and actively drive the EMP safety culture within the team and other related areas of ESB.

As travelling to sites is feature of this role, it is essential to have appropriateDriversLicense.

Qualifications

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

A minimum of 3yearsrelevant experience in the High Voltage Transmission and Distribution industry.

Location

The succesful candidate will be based in either The Sidings, Dublin or East Gate Cork, but travel to and working at various project locations as required, is a key requirement of the role

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within theirjurisdictionwith attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least two anchor days per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.

ReportingTo

SubstationCommissioning Team Leader, HV Substations Delivery, Engineering & Major Projects.

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

Closing Date

28th October 2026

Interview

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete aBehaviouralInterview based oneachof the followingBehaviours, whichunderpin 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.