Professional Electrical Engineer, Substations

Electricity Supply Board; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Working

Career development

CSR opportunities

Networking opportunities

Well-being programmes

Parental leave

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

ESB in Ireland seeks a Professional Electrical Engineer, Substations to lead HV substation design and safety coordination across transmission and distribution projects. You will produce designs, manage safety procedures, and coordinate inputs from multiple engineering disciplines with a focus on quality and budget adherence.

The role requires strong project management, knowledge of PSDP/CDMC processes, and experience with protection systems, power transformers, and EPLAN design tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing HV substations (10/20/38/110/220 kV).
• Knowledge of Control & Protection Systems and Auxiliary Power Systems.
• Experience with PSDP/CDMC processes is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality substation designs and safety coordination.
• Attend design meetings and manage deliverables to time and budget.
• Coordinate inputs from multiple engineering disciplines and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and quality requirements.

Skills

Substation design

Project management

Safety coordination

High voltage know-how

Protection systems

PSD PCDMC knowledge

EPLAN design tools

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (level 8)

Alternative: level 7 with relevant experience

Tools

Eplan 5/Eplan P8

Job description

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Professional Electrical Engineer, Substations

Vacancy Number: 29066

Category: Engineering - Electrical

Job Type: Full-time

Join our dedicated team where we provide specialist electrical engineering services in the Planning and Development of High Voltage Transmission and Distribution Assets for the Networks Business. The teamspecialisesin;

Conceptual and Detailed Engineering Design

Design Safety Management.

Project Scoping,Programmingand Commercial Management.

The Substation Engineer willbe requiredto have a project management and technical design background, detailed knowledge of internal safety procedures and excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities will cover the items below:

The key responsibility of the role is to providehigh qualitydesigns and safety coordination on a diverse range of electricity transmission and distribution development projects. This includes:

Overall responsibility for producing substation designs, high voltage material lists attending design meetings and ensuring design deliverables are on time and budget and meets all the necessary quality requirements

A strong work ethic with a clear focus on delivering results within a tighttime framewhilst ensuring the safety and quality of the project is notimpacted

A proventrack recordof success contributing to the training and development of new entrants within the group

The ability to manage and coordinate inputs from a range of engineering disciplines and key stakeholders

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

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will ideally have several of the qualities listed below:

Experience in a wide range of the design including transmission and distribution substations, forexample;(10/ 20 kV, 38 kV, 110 kV and 220 kV substation design).

Experience in Control & Protection Systems.

Experience in Auxiliary Power Systems (AC/DC).

Power Transformers and or Reactors.

Strong interpersonal skills

It is desirable that the candidate has achieved the following:

Understanding and experience of the PSDP/CDMC processes

Knowledge ofEplan5 andEplanP8 design software

Qualifications

Either level 8 in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline, or level 7 in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline with equivalent work experience or equivalent work experience is essential

Location

The SidingsDublin2or Eastgate Cork.

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 thejurisdiction, with attendance at base for in-personcollaboration, atleast two days per week.

Reporting to

Reporting to,Senior Team leader,HV SubstationsDelivery,Networks Engineering

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

23rd 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.