Project Development Senior Engineer

Electricity Supply Board; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Electricity Supply Board in Ireland is seeking a Project Development Senior Engineer with at least five years' experience leading HV substation design projects.

You will develop project briefs, design concepts, costs and plans for transition to delivery, and mentor the project team. The role requires travel across Ireland and a hybrid working model with two on-site days per week.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in substation design.
• Understanding of planning, design, costing, construction and commissioning.
• Strong delivery focus on safety, time, quality and cost objectives.
• Effective commercial and project management capability.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Proven track record training technical professionals.
• Flexible to meet KPIs.
• Full driver’s licence and competencies to visit ESBN substations/sites.

Responsibilities

• Own project deliverables during the Project Development phase with time, cost, scope and quality targets.
• Develop the Project Brief into a viable Project Management Plan for transition to delivery.
• Deliver Conceptual Physical Designs, Scope of Works, Costs and Plans to target timelines.
• Aid development of documents for EPC/D&B projects and support procurement inputs.
• Coordinate inputs with stakeholders at project development stage.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to the Project Development team.

Skills

Substation design

Project development

Leadership

Communication

Report writing

Time management

Delivery focus

Travel readiness

Driver's licence

Education

Third level qualification or appropriate experience

Job description

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We are looking for a Project Development Senior Engineer with at least 5 years’ experience providing leadership and technical guidance in all aspects of HV substation design services.

In support of ESB’s strategic objectives of decarbonising electricity, building resilient infrastructure and empowering clients, you will focus on providing substation design services for the development phase of high voltage substation transmission and distribution projects.

Key Responsibilities

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

• Owning the project deliverables during the Project Development phase, in particular business case success measures including time, cost, scope & quality whilst acting as 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 Conceptual Physical Designs, Scope of Works, Project Costs and Project Management Plans to agreed target timelines.
• For Engineer, Procure & Contract (EPC) and Design and Build (D&B) projects, aid the development of all relevant documents, in conjunction with the Project Delivery team and support the procurement process for the project.
• Manage the overall project deliverables and coordinate inputs with the relevant stakeholders at project development stage.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to Project Development team members in all aspects of the project conception

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A minimum of five years’ experience in substation design.
• A good understanding of all elements of substation planning, design, costing, construction and commissioning.
• A strong work ethic with a clear focus on delivery to EMPs safety, time, quality and cost objectives.
• Effective commercial and project management capability.
• The demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• A proven track record of success contributing to the training and development of technical professionals.
• 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

The position is based in Engineering and Major Projects Offices in the Sidings, Dublin 2, or Eastgate, Cork but the role may require a certain amount of travel within Ireland.

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 thejurisdictionwhere they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaborationat 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

The Project Development Senior Engineer will report to a Technical Programme Manager within Networks Projects Development.

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-beingprogrammes
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Strong values-based and inclusive culture
• Strong commitment to diversity,equityand inclusion
• Great teamenvironment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

Closing Date

05th 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.