Professional Engineer, Civil

Electricity Supply Board; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ESB is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer to join the Networks HV Substations Civil Team in Ireland. You will deliver civil and structural engineering services for high voltage assets, emphasising reinforced concrete and structural steel design, within ESB’s safety culture.

The role offers Smart Working with some in-person collaboration, nationwide travel, and potential base in Dublin or Cork. An engineering degree (Level 8 or Level 7 with experience) and 2+ years of relevant experience are

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering with Civil or Structural focus.
• Minimum 2 years in Civil/Structural engineering.
• Full clean Irish/EU driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide.
• Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete and/or structural steel design.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide civil and structural engineering services for HV networks.
• Prepare specifications, reports and design drawings.
• Conduct site inspections, data collection and analysis for technical designs.
• Coordinate inputs from sub-contractors and sub-consultants.
• Support site investigations, feasibility, design and consenting activities.

Skills

Civil/Structural engineering

Project management

Team collaboration

Communication

Safety awareness

Driving licence

Travelling nationwide

Education

Level 8 Engineering Degree

Level 7 Engineering Degree with relevant experience

Job description

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Category: Engineering - Civil / Structural

Job Type: Full-time

Join our dedicated team where we provide specialist engineering servicesin the Design andConstruction of High Voltage Transmission and DistributionAssets for the Networks Business.

The team specialises in;

Conceptual and detailed EngineeringDesign.

Design Safety Management.

Project programming andcommercial management.

Design review forEPC and Design and Build Projects

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities will cover the items below:

Provision of the requisite civil and structural technical engineering services within theNetworksHV SubSstations Civil Teamfully embracing ESB’s Safety Culture.Projects covered within the teamcan involve a range of civil and structuraldesign disciplines includingreinforced concrete and structural steeldesign.

Prepare civil and structural engineering technical specifications,reportsand design drawings.

Undertake site inspections, datacollectionand analysis tofacilitateeffective technical designs and / or technical assessments.

Specify and manage sub-contractor and sub-consultant inputsProvide input as necessaryfor site investigation, assessment, feasibility,designand consenting purposes.

Knowledge,Skillsand Experience

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 followingskills.

A high level of specialist expertise,including aSstrong technical capability,in Civil or Structural engineeringwithparticularreferenceto reinforced concrete and/or structural steel design.

Strong project management and program management skills.

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

Strong communicationand stakeholder management skills.

Strong safety awareness and competency.

At least 2 years relevant Civil or Structural engineering experience.

A full clean Irish/EU driving licence

Flexibility to travelnationwide.

Qualifications

Level 8 Engineering Degree, Level 7 Engineering Degree with relevant experience.

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.

Why ESB?

Opportunity to lead andoperateon frontline ofIreland’s transition tonet zero future

Career developmentthrough mentoring, andtraining

Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities

Active Social & Sports Clubs

Networking opportunities

Credit Union

Generous Pension Contributions

Access to Staff Well Being programmes

Generous parents leave entitlements

Great teamenvironment working to our Core Values – Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

Closing Date

22nd 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.