Project Development Engineer

ESB; Dublin; On-site; EUR 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

ESB in Ireland's Networks Projects Development team is seeking a Project Development Engineer to join the permanent staff in Dublin. You will help deliver processes and systems for ESB Networks' Capital Approval, collaborating with the Centre of Engineering and ESB Networks, and supporting the Technical Costing Unit in developing project costs.

The role emphasizes scoping, costing, design and project programming, with responsibilities across business case delivery, project briefs and approvals,

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in substation design.
• Strong understanding of substation scoping, planning, design, costing, construction and commissioning.
• Deliver with EMPs safety, time, quality and cost objectives.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Willingness to broaden technical understanding and adapt to project needs.

Responsibilities

• Owning end project deliverables during the Project Development phase, ensuring time, cost, scope and quality targets.
• Developing the Project Brief into a viable Project Management Plan for transition to delivery.
• Delivering for approval the Scope of Works, Project Costs and Project Management Plans to agreed timelines.
• Aid development of In & Out Of Scope, Interface Schedule and related documents for EPC/D&B projects.
• Manage overall project deliverables and coordinate inputs with stakeholders at development stage.

Skills

Substation design

Project management

Communication

Delivery focus

Documentation

Education

Third level qualification or appropriate experience

Job description

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Join our dedicated team in Networks Projects, we manage the delivery of major projects including design services and pre-capital allocation deliverables to the Networks business. Networks Projects supports Network Assets in the development of project scope and costs based on Technical Approvals (TAs) or Committed Project Parameters (CPPs).

Networks Project Development concentrate on developing the scope to approval which involves working closely with the Centre of Engineering (CoE) and ESB Networks along with supporting the Technical Costing Unit (TCU) in developing project costs for Capital Approval (CA). This group is responsible for collating the technical input to the scope along with reviewing potential options and agreeing these with the Owners Engineer (OE) within Networks Assets (NA).

We have a permanent position for a Project Development Engineer to join the Project Development Team to deliver the processes and systems required to meet ESBN’s Capital Approval process.

Key Responsibilities

The Project Development Engineer will assist Project Development team members in all aspects of the project conception including; technical scoping, technical costing, commercial, design, project programming, development and interfacing with clients.

The role will also include some/all the following work:

• Owning the end project deliverables during the Project Development phase, in particular business case success measures including time, cost, scope & quality whilst shadowing the PSDP for this phase of the project.
• Developing the Project Brief as set out by Network Assets and/or EirGrid into a viable Project Management Plan ready to transition from Project Development to Project Delivery stage.
• Delivering for approval the Scope of Works, Project Costs and Project Management Plans to agreed target timelines.
• For EPC and D&B projects, aid the development of the In & Out Of Scope, Interface Schedule and other relevant documents, in conjunction with the Project Delivery team and support the procurement process for the project.
• Manage the overall project deliverables for all stakeholders, coordinating inputs with the relevant stakeholders at project development stage.

Essential

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A minimum of three years’ experience in substation design.
• A good understanding of all elements of substation scoping, planning, design, costing, construction and commissioning.
• A strong work ethic with a clear focus on delivery to EMPs safety, time, quality and cost objectives.
• Good commercial and project management understanding.
• The demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• A willingness to improve understanding of technical aspects related to substation design and interest in personal development.
• A flexible approach to work, especially where necessary to meet agreed KPIs.

Desirable

• Full drivers' licence and relevant competencies to visit ESBN substations and sites on their own.

Qualifications

Essential

• Third level qualification or appropriate experience

Desirable

It is preferred that the candidate has achieved the following:

• PSDP Competency or CDMC equivalent.
• Site Working Competencies.

Location

This role is based in either of EMP'S offices in OneDac, Dublin Airport or Little Island, Cork but travel to project locations as required is a key requirement of the role.

Why ESB?

• Opportunity to lead and operate on frontline of Ireland’s transition to net zero future
• Embracing & facilitating a Smart Working Future / Hybrid Working
• Career development through mentoring, and training
• 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
• ESB has a comprehensive Diversity and Inclusion Programme

Reporting to

Reporting to the Senior Team Leader within Networks Projects Development

Salary

€49,000 to €58,000 per annum

Closing Date

5th October 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

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.