Professional Engineer, South East Region

Electricity Supply Board; Ireland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Electricity Supply Board (ESB) Networks seeks a Professional Engineer to support continuity work programmes across the South East Region, including Arklow/Enniscorthy. You’ll work with senior leaders to deliver network improvements,automation, and refurbishments while using BI tools to visualize KPIs.

You’ll coordinate with multiple stakeholders, manage budgets, and leverage systems like NMS, Apex, WS500, UDW, Sincal and Synergee to drive improvements in MV/LV networks.

Qualifications

• Level 8 Engineering Degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
• Capability to use visualization of key data and metrics to drive improvement programmes.
• Organised approach to workload and an ability to work on their own initiative and to tight deadlines.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite.
• Full clean EU driving licence and access to a car.
• Experience in NMS, Apex, WS500, UDW, Sincal and Synergee.
• Knowledge of Network Assets.
• Knowledge of MV and LV Networks.
• Proficient in Power BI.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite.
• Full clean EU driving licence and access to a car.
• Experience in NMS, Apex, WS500, UDW, Sincal and Synergee.
• Knowledge of Network Assets
• Knowledge of MV and LV Networks.
• Proficient in Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing Continuity and other Network Improvement programmes in the region with the relevant stakeholders.
• Scope and high-level concept design of Network Improvement schemes.
• Report on continuity KPIs on weekly basis (e.g. CML and CI's).
• Produce the fault outage data on a daily & weekly basis including rectification of incorrect fault data, fault reporting, investigation and follow up.
• Manage the regional major fault log.
• Phase Balancing studies.
• Liaise with key stakeholders – Network Assets, Operations, Network Planners, National Continuity team to deliver on region KPIs for Continuity and Network Improvement programmes.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and work plans for master work order approvals.
• Become proficient in using systems such as NMS, Apex, Synergee, Sincal, UDW, WS500, etc.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organised / self-driven

Data visualization

Education

Level 8 Engineering Degree or equivalent

3rd Level qualification or equivalent

Tools

NMS

Apex

WS500

UDW

Sincal

Synergee

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Professional Engineer, South East Region

Vacancy Number: 29070

Category: Engineering - Other

Job Type: Full-time

Position Description

ESB Networksis responsible forthe operation, maintenance, and construction of the electricity network. We are seeking aProfessional Engineer to help deliver our continuity work programmes as part of our Net Zero Strategy. We are recruiting a Professional Engineer (PE), who will work alongside the Continuity Specialist, Technical Manager and Area Managers to support the successful delivery of our continuity work programme across the central region which includes network automation, system improvements and refurbishments.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and managing Continuity and other Network Improvement programmes in the region with the relevant stakeholders.
• Scope and high-level concept design of Network Improvement schemes.
• Report on continuity KPIs on weekly basis (e.g. CML and CI's).
• Produce the fault outage data on a daily & weekly basis which includes rectification of incorrect fault data,fault reporting, investigation and follow up.Managing the regional major fault log.
• Phase Balancing studies.
• Liaise with key stakeholders – Network Assets, Operations, Network Planners, National Continuity team to deliver on region KPIs for Continuity and Network Improvement programmes.
• Assistin the preparation of budgets and work plans for master work order approvals.
• Becoming very proficient in using the required systems e.g. NMS, Apex,Synergee, Sincal, UDW, WS500etc.

Experience and Qualifications

• Level 8 Engineering Degree or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of relevant engineering experience
• Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Capability to usevisualisationof key data and metrics to drive improvement programmes
• Organised approach to workload and an ability to work on their own initiative and to tight deadlines.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite
• Full clean EU driving licence and access to a car
• Experience in NMS, Apex, WS500, UDW, Sincal andSynergee
• Knowledge of Network Assets
• Knowledge of MV and LV Networks
• Proficient in Power BI

Qualifications:

• A 3rd Level qualification or equivalent work experience is essential.

Location

Arklow or Enniscorthy. Travel within the South East Region will be a feature of this role.

Smart Working at ESB is designed to make 'in-person' time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility. The successful candidate may work flexibly within the jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration at least two days per week. All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business.

Reporting to

Area Manager, Arklow / Enniscorthy - South East Region - ESB Networks

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

30th 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 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.