Professional Electrical Engineer, Projects & Overhauls

Electricity Supply Board; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Electricity Supply Board (ESB) is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for the Projects & Overhauls team within Generation Engineering. You will support overhaul planning, supplier liaison, and delivery of electrical plant overhauls across ESB's generation assets, including thermal and hydro.

The role requires at least 5 years in power generation, a primary degree in Electrical Engineering, and strong project management, safety, and contract oversight skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in the power generation industry.
• Experience in design, construction, commissioning, maintenance or operation of electrical systems in power generation or related industry.
• Strong interpersonal skills and stakeholder management.
• Project engineering and project management skills.
• Strong communication and report writing skills.
• Knowledge of HSE standards and risk assessment.
• Full clean driving license (B).
• Chartered status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support overhaul planning and programme delivery.
• Support asset management and long-term asset planning.
• Develop understanding of electrical asset types across stations.
• Manage electrical contracts and procurement elements.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and ESB Standards.
• Implement inspection and test plans (ITPs) for electrical assets.
• Supervise contractors and ensure quality per Quality Plan.
• Conduct safety, environmental and quality audits; attend meetings.
• Plan and supervise outage planning and execution.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Stakeholder management

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (Level 8 NFQ)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Professional Electrical Engineer, Projects & Overhauls

Vacancy Number: 29209

Category: Engineering - Electrical

Job Type: Full-time

The Generation Engineering department in ESB Engineering and Major Projects (EMP) is the centre of engineering for ESB's generation businesses. The Projects & Overhauls department function within Generation Engineering is to aide ESB Generation & Trading (G&T) in the delivery of overhauls & outages across the asset portfolio, both thermal & Hydro focused.

We currently have an opportunity for Senior Electrical Engineers within the Projects & Overhauls Team in Generation Engineering. The successful candidate will support ESB with the management of overhaul projects on existing assets for ESB G&T.

Suitable candidates will aide in the technical delivery of electrical plant overhauls across the ESB Generation portfolio, both thermal & Hydro focused. Aligned with same, candidates should have a background in construction, commissioning, maintenance, or operation of:

• MV/LV Switchgear & Technologies
• Electrical Control - Systems & Protections
• Power Generation Electrical Balance of Plant Technologies.
• Knowledge of Power Generation Control Systems (DCS).
• Other heavy industrial experience as applicable.

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to the following:

• Support Overhaul Planning & Programme: Aide the Station & Project Manager in the planning phase through to safe & efficient delivery of electrical plant scopes aligned with Overhaul / Outage programmes.
• Support the Asset Management Process: Support on technical input, liaison with Asset Specialists & reporting on assets pre/post overhaul to the aide in the Long-Term Asset Planning.
• Advance experience & knowledge in Generation assets: In preparation & delivery of overhauls, develop a thorough understanding of electrical asset types applicable to each station, including electrical balance of plant areas. (Plant area knowledge training for specific asset types will be provided).
• Contract Management & Procurement: Manage allocated electrical contracts and other assigned work scopes, including procurement elements such as specification generation, tendering, evaluations & awards.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure all project works comply with statutory safety, health, and environmental regulations and ESB Technical Standards & Guidelines. Where required, carry out authorized roles under the safety rules (Safe Systems of Work), training for same & plant area knowledge development will be provided.
• Inspection & Test Plans: Implement Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) for electrical assets in collaboration with the relevant internal Competent Persons and/or Asset Management Specialists.
• Supervision & Quality Assurance: Supervise contractors' work daily, review ITP protocol sheets, and ensure work quality aligns with Project Quality Plan. Quality assurance at the work interface will be a key feature of the role.
• Audits & Reporting: Conduct regular safety, environment, and quality audits; report progress against schedule; attend project meetings.
• Outage Planning & Execution: Plan and supervise engineering site works for outages and overhauls on main/ ancillary electrical plant equipment.

Experience and Qualifications

• Proven track record of significant experience in the power generation industry. A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience is required.
• The candidate will possess competence in design, construction, commissioning, maintenance or operation of electrical systems in power generation or related process/ heavy industry.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to manage stakeholders, to work and share knowledge within a team structure and to make quality decisions and judgements
• The candidate will possess project engineering and project management skills, strong time management and prioritisation skills
• Strong communication, report writing skills and proficient computer skills (including MS Office)
• Well versed with health, safety, construction and environment standards and procedures, including risk assessment skills
• Full clean driving license (B car licence)
• Primary Degree in Electrical Engineering (Level 8 NFQ) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Chartered Engineering status with a recognised engineering institution or demonstrable evidence of progress towards same is preferred.

Location

ESB Engineering and Major Projects office, The Sidings, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2 or EMP Eastgate Cork. Due to the nature of the work most time will be spent on site for the preparation and delivery of overhaul works. Flexibility is important in this role as the role may require include travel both nationally & internationally.

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

12th October 2026

Interview

Candidates 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 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.