Project Engineer

Electricity Supply Board; Cork, Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy utility in Ireland is seeking Project Engineers/Project Delivery Specialists with at least 3 years of experience in engineering projects. The role involves supporting project managers, engaging with contractors, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. A solid understanding of construction management and effective communication skills are essential. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to Ireland's ambition towards a net-zero carbon future, with flexible work arrangements and ongoing career development.

Benefits

Career development through mentoring and training

Access to staff well-being programmes

Generous parental leave entitlements

Qualifications

• Three or more years’ experience in project management and engineering.
• A proven track record in delivering engineering projects.
• Good knowledge of the PSDP/CDMC and PSCS processes.
• Hold a full driving license and have access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers in the delivery of projects.
• Engage with contractors to monitor progress and validate payments.
• Prepare and coordinate technical and price schedules for tenders.

Skills

Project management

Engineering project delivery

Construction management

Communication with contractors

Education

3rd Level qualification or equivalent work experience

Job description

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Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for Project Engineers/Project Delivery Specialists with at least 3 years’ experience in delivering engineering projects and project management. We have opportunities for a number of roles across the Country.

In support of ESB’s strategic objectives of decarbonising electricity and building resilient infrastructure, you will work with the team in successful delivery of a programme of projects for the ESB Networks business

Key Responsibilities

• Support the project manager(s) in the successful delivery of the projects in their totality in compliance with all safety standards
• Support the management of project interfaces such as procurement (including tender negotiations), design, free issue material, power cables, telecoms etc
• Support Design and Engineering teams with inspections of plant and materials and works on site, to ensure technical specifications are met and monitor progress against the contract. At certain stages of progress of works more frequent attendance on site may be a requirement.
• Contractor engagement including the monitoring of contractor progress and validation of progress payments, providing monthly progress reports and managing schedules
• Preparation / coordination of technical schedules, price schedules and other documents required to complete packs of enquiry documents, against which tenderers will submit proposals.

Experience and Qualifications

• Three or more years’ experience.
• A proven track record in delivering engineering projects and project management.
• Experience dealing with construction contractors to ensure that they deliver to specified requirements.
• Either 3rd Level qualification or equivalent work experience is essential
• Good knowledge of the PSDP/CDMC and PSCS processes.
• Competent understanding of key elements of construction management.
• Hold a full driving license and have access to a car.

Location

This position will be based in either OneDAC Dublin Airport ( From April 2026 your base will be The Sidings, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2) or Eastgate, Cork.

Working Arrangements

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.

Reporting To

Project Manager, Network Projects Delivery

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

23 January 2026

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.