Professional Engineer, Civil

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Pension Contributions

Staff Well Being programmes

Hybrid Working

Career development mentoring/training

Networking opportunities

Job summary

ESB is seeking a Civil/Structural engineer to join the Networks HV SubStations Civil Team in Dublin. You will deliver civil/structural design for high voltage assets, manage project programming, and ensure safety culture across projects.

Flexible remote/smart working with in-person base attendance is offered. The role requires an engineering degree (Level 8 or Level 7 with relevant experience), at least 2 years in civil/structural roles, a full driving licence, and willingness to travel

Qualifications

• Level 8 Engineering Degree or Level 7 Engineering Degree with relevant experience.
• Minimum 2 years relevant Civil or Structural engineering experience.
• Full clean Irish/EU driving licence.
• Flexibility to travel nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Provide civil and structural engineering services within the Networks HV SubStations Civil Team, embracing ESB's Safety Culture.
• Prepare civil/structural engineering specifications, reports and drawings.
• Undertake site inspections, data collection and analysis to support designs and assessments.
• Coordinate inputs from sub-contractors and sub-consultants for site investigations and feasibility studies.

Skills

Civil engineering

Structural design

Project management

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Level 8 Engineering Degree

Level 7 Engineering Degree with relevant experience

Job description

A Brighter, zero carbon future awaits! Join our dedicated team where we provide specialist engineering services in the Design and Construction of High Voltage Transmission and Distribution Assets for the Networks Business.

The team specialises in;

• Conceptual and detailed Engineering Design.
• Design Safety Management.
• Project programming and commercial management.
• Design review for EPC and Design and Build Projects

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities will cover the items below:

• Provision of the requisite civil and structural technical engineering services within the Networks HV SubSstations Civil Team fully embracing ESB’s Safety Culture. Projects covered within the team can involve a range of civil and structural design disciplines including reinforced concrete and structural steel design.
• Prepare civil and structural engineering technical specifications, reports and design drawings.
• Undertake site inspections, data collection and analysis to facilitate effective technical designs and / or technical assessments.
• Specify and manage sub-contractor and sub-consultant inputsProvide input as necessary for site investigation, assessment, feasibility, design and consenting purposes.

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

Working as part of this dynamic team, you will always have new challenges and new problems to 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 skills.

• A high level of specialist expertise, including a Sstrong technical capability, in Civil or Structural engineering with particular reference to 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 communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong safety awareness and competency.

Essential

• At least 2 years relevant Civil or Structural engineering experience.
• A full clean Irish/EU driving licence
• Flexibility to travel nationwide.

Qualifications

Essential

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

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.

Why ESB?

• Opportunity to lead andoperate on frontline ofIreland’s transition tonet zero future
• Embracing & facilitatinga Smart Working Future / Hybrid Working
• 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 team environment working to our Core Values – Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

Salary

€49,000 - €58,000 Per annum

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:

• 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.