Professional Electrical Engineer, Substations

ESB; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Pension

Staff well-being programmes

Smart Working / flexible and remote

Job summary

ESB is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to lead high voltage substation design and design safety coordination for transmission and distribution projects. The role involves delivering on-time designs, coordinating inputs from multiple engineering disciplines, and ensuring quality while maintaining safety standards.

The candidate will contribute to a flexible, smart-working approach with potential remote work within the jurisdiction, with in-person collaboration at least two days per

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering substation engineering projects.
• Experience with 10/20 kV, 38 kV, 110 kV and 220 kV substation design.
• Experience in Control & Protection Systems and Auxiliary Power Systems.
• Full driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality HV substation designs and deliverables.
• Coordinate inputs from multiple engineering disciplines and stakeholders.
• Ensure design work meets time, budget, and quality requirements.
• Support design meetings and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Substation design

Control & Protection

Auxiliary power systems

Power transformers/reactors

Interpersonal skills

Full driving licence

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (Level 8)

Level 7 Electrical Engineering with experience

Job description

A Brighter, zero carbon future awaits! 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 team specialises in:

• Conceptual and Detailed Engineering Design
• Design Safety Management.
• Project Scoping, Programming and Commercial Management.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities will cover the items below: The key responsibility of the role is to provide high quality designs 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 tight time frame whilst ensuring the safety and quality of the project is not impacted
• A proven track record of 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
• Excellent communication skills

Essential

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

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

• A proven track record in delivering substation engineering projects including detail high voltage substation designs
• Experience in a wide range of the design including transmission and distribution substations, for example; (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
• Full drivers licence

Desirable

It is desirable that the candidate has achieved the following:

• Understanding and experience of the PSDP/CDMC processes
• Knowledge of Eplan 5 and Eplan P8 design software

Qualifications

Essential

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 Sidings Dublin 2 or 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 the jurisdiction, with attendance at base for in-person collaboration, at least two days per week.

Reporting to

Reporting to, Senior Team leader, HV Substations Delivery, Networks Engineering

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland's transition to net zero carbon future
• Career development through mentoring and training
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Sports and Social Clubs
• Networking opportunities
• Credit Union
• Generous Pension
• 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

Salary

€49,000 - €58,000 Per annum

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:

• Accountable and Ethical
• Collaborative
• Growing and Adaptive
• Proactive
• Respectful and Supportive

More information available on Our People Promise

Notes

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.