Project Development Engineer

Electricity Supply Board; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension contributions

Staff Well Being programmes

Job summary

The ESB is hiring a Project Development Engineer to join the Networks Projects Development team in Ireland. You will contribute to technical scoping, costing, and the development of project briefs and management plans guiding the transition to delivery.

Based in Dublin with travel to project sites, the role emphasizes collaboration with the Centre of Engineering, ESB Networks, and the Technical Costing Unit to ensure successful Capital Approval processes and project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in substation design or related field.
• Strong understanding of substation scoping, planning, design, costing, construction and commissioning.
• Ability to deliver with safety, time, cost and quality objectives.

Responsibilities

• Own end deliverables during Project Development phase (scope, costs, timelines).
• Develop Project Briefs into viable Management Plans for transition to Project Delivery.
• Prepare Scope of Works and Project Costs for approval within target timelines.
• Assist with Out Of Scope/Interface scheduling for EPC and D&B projects.
• Coordinate inputs with stakeholders at the project development stage.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Cost estimation

Technical scoping

Scheduling

Stakeholder coordination

Report writing

Education

Third level qualification

PSDP Competency or CDMC

Tools

MS Project

Costing tools

Job description

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Job Type: Full-time

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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.

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

Qualifications

• Third level qualification or appropriate experience

It is preferred that the candidate has achieved the following:

• PSDP Competency or CDMC equivalent.

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.

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.

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
• ESB has a comprehensive Diversity and Inclusion Programme

Reporting to

Reporting to the Senior Team Leader within Networks Projects Development

€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 :

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.