Professional Electrical Engineer, Substation Control Systems

Electricity Supply Board; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Mentoring

Diversity & inclusion

Networking opportunities

Parental leave

Job summary

ESB is seeking a Professional Electrical Engineer to join the Substation Control Systems group in Dublin or Cork. The role focuses on the design, testing and commissioning of SCADA-based control systems for high voltage substations, including ABB MicroSCADA and Siemens SICAM solutions.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, manage multiple priorities and mentor junior staff while travelling as required to project sites.

Qualifications

• Two years' plus relevant experience in a utility or industrial environment with background in specification, design, integration and testing of substation control systems, RTUs or PLCs.
• Level 8 NFQ qualification or equivalent work experience is essential.
• Knowledge of substation control system protocols, e.g. IEC 60870-5-101, 103, 104 and IEC61850.
• A full driving license and access to a car.
• Strong work ethic with focus on delivery to ESB's safety, time, quality and cost objectives.
• Desirable experience in control centre SCADA, substation telecoms, or power system studies.
• Willingness to travel internationally and work in a customer-focused, project-oriented environment.
• Good English verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Development of bespoke substation control system designs and configurations for ESB Networks.
• Conduct and oversee factory and site acceptance testing across automation and substation control products.
• Complete preliminary designs, integrate and test substation Control Systems for ABB MicroSCADA and Siemens SICAM.
• Provide technical support to colleagues on substation control system design, including on-site and test lab support.
• Manage performance to ensure high delivery levels, meeting client requirements and project economics.
• Maintain flexible approach to deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Technical design

Substation control systems

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

NFQ Level 8 or equivalent

Tools

ABB MicroSCADA

Siemens SICAM

Job description

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Professional Electrical Engineer, Substation Control Systems

Vacancy Number: 29080

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 & Distributionsubstationdeliverables.

TheCommissioning &Substation Control Systems(SCS)group is a key part ofHigh Voltage Substation DeliveryGroup,whoseresponsibilitiesincludedevelopingSpecifications,Scoping, Designs & Pre-commissioning of SCADA Systems for high voltage transmission and distribution assets of ESB Networks.

The Substation ControlEngineer willbe requiredto haveatechnical design background, detailed knowledge of internal safetyproceduresandstrongcommunication andproblem-solvingskills.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities will cover the items below:

Development ofbespoke substation control system designs and system configurations for ESB Networks

Conduct and oversee factory and site acceptance testing across a suite of automation and substation control system products

Completepreliminary designs, fullyintegrateand test substation Control Systems for ESB's ABBMicroSCADAand Siemens SICAM systems.

Providing technical support to colleaguesin the area ofsubstation control system design, including regular on-site and test lab in-person support asrequired.

The Substation Control Systems Engineeris required tomanage their performance to ensure consistenthigh levelsof delivery, meeting clients' requirements, deliverydatesand the commercial performance of projects

A flexible approach to work, especially where necessary to deliver excellent customer service

Strong communicationand report writing skills

Experience and Qualifications

Working as part of this dynamic team, you will always have new challenges andnew problemsto solve – working together is key. You will have the autonomy to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems with the support of your colleagues.

We are looking for the following;

The successful candidate will ideally have several of thequalitieslisted below:

2years' plus relevant experience in a utility or industrial environment with a background in specification, design, integration and testing of substation control systems, remote terminal units (RTUs), or industrial programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

Level 8 NFQ qualification or equivalent work experience is essential.

Knowledge of substation control system protocols, e.g. IEC 60870-5-101, 103, 104 and IEC61850.

A full driving license and access to a car.

A strong work ethic with a clear focus on delivery to ESB's safety, time,qualityand costobjectives.

Strong commercial and project management capability.

The ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

The ability to technically mentor junior team members.

A flexible approach to work, especially where necessary to deliver excellent customer service.

It is desirable that the candidate has achieved the following:

Experience in control centre SCADA, substation telecommunications, or power system studies is beneficial, but notrequired.

Candidate must have good English verbal and written communication skills, be willing to travel internationally and work successfully in a customer focused, project-oriented environment.

Location

This role is based in the ESB E&MP Dublin or Corkofficebut regular travel to project locations asrequiredis a key requirement of the role.

ESB is committed to offering flexibility in ways of working and we call that Smart Working - combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible and remote ways of working.

The successful candidate may combine remote / smart working within the jurisdiction, with attendance at base for in-person collaboration, at least two days per week.

Reporting To

Reporting to the Senior Team leader, Substation Control System TeamHVSD.

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

Closing Date

25th September 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.