Project Engineer - Dispatchable Generation Teams, Asset Development at Electricity Supply Board (ESB)

Electricity Supply Board (ESB); Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

ESB is seeking a Senior Professional to support the Flexible Technologies and Asset Development teams in identifying and developing opportunities for generation, LDES and system services. You will engage with stakeholders, oversee planning and drive techno-commercial feasibility studies, landowner engagement and project design across ESB’s portfolio in Ireland.

The role requires at least 5 years’ postgraduate experience, with a background in engineering, commercial or planning and a track record

Qualifications

• 3rd level degree in engineering, commercial, planning or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ postgraduate experience.
• Proven experience delivering projects.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams in assessing and developing opportunities, including greenfield and brownfield sites, new technologies and acquisitions.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders to secure permits, authorisations, planning and connection agreements.
• Deliver assigned work to ESB project management standards, meeting technical, commercial, legal, procurement and programme requirements.
• Support preparation of projects for market competitions, including storage, capacity and system services.
• Research technology areas with commercial potential.
• Manage procurement and contract strategy, and coordinate project contracts.
• Support delivery of Safe and Sound across all projects.
• Promote a strong team culture and open communication across the project team and Asset Development.
• Research project or industry issues affecting delivery and present conclusions.

Skills

Opportunity assessment

Independent project work

Project planning

Stakeholder engagement

Technical/regulatory awareness

Education

Engineering/Planning degree

Job description

Asset Development is tasked with identifying, developing and constructing new investment opportunities on behalf of ESB Group. Asset Development activities comprise identifying and developing opportunities to enhance our portfolio to realise our Brighter Future strategy. The opportunities are managed through development and construction to commercial operation. The Flexible Technology Development unit within Asset Development has successfully developed flexible generation, battery and synchronous compensator projects in the last two years. EirGrid and ESB Networks are developing market competitions for building long duration energy storage (LDES) projects. Flexible Technology Development is responsible for developing a pipeline of generation and LDES projects and system support technologies (eg synchronous compensation), along with opportunities for flexible generation assets to meet market requirements. The successful candidates will support the Project Director on assigned project development activities such as establishing techno-commercial feasibility of projects, landowner engagement, overseeing planning activities and project design. The role will involve working closely with team members across the various business units in ESB including engineering, planning and legal specialists.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project teams in assessing and developing opportunities, including greenfield and brownfield sites, new technologies and acquisitions.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders to secure permits, authorisations, planning and connection agreements.
• Deliver assigned work to ESB project management standards, meeting technical, commercial, legal, procurement and programme requirements.
• Support preparation of projects for market competitions, including storage, capacity and system services.
• Research technology areas with commercial potential.
• Manage procurement and contract strategy, and coordinate project contracts.
• Support delivery of Safe and Sound across all projects.
• Promote a strong team culture and open communication across the project team and Asset Development.
• Research project or industry issues affecting delivery and present conclusions.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Ability to assess opportunities across technical, environmental, regulatory, market and financial factors.
• Experience working independently, owning projects.
• Ability to plan and communicate requirements to progress projects and new initiatives.
• Third-level qualification in engineering, commercial, planning or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ postgraduate experience.
• Proven experience delivering projects.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of planning and permitting for large energy projects.
• Experience negotiating with landowners and managing local stakeholder relationships.
• Knowledge of energy generation technologies and their assessment.
• Knowledge of energy markets and regulatory supports in Ireland and the UK.
• Knowledge of procurement procedures.
• Understanding of the power generation business.

Essential Qualifications

• 3rd level primary degree in engineering, commercial, planning or equivalent work experience.

Desirable Qualifications

• Project management or other business qualifications that complement the knowledge, skills and experience listed above.

Location

This position will be based in ESB’s Head Office, 27 Fitzwilliam Street Lower, Dublin, D02 KT92. 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 Manager Flexible Technologies, Asset Development.

Why Work with Us?

• Work on nationally important dispatchable generation projects that support security of supply, renewable integration and the transition of gas turbine assets toward lower-carbon and net-zero fuels.
• Develop your career through mentoring, training and exposure to strategic energy projects.
• Be part of a values-led, inclusive team culture with opportunities to contribute to Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
• Connect with colleagues through sports and social clubs, networking opportunities and a great team environment.
• Access Credit Union membership, a generous pension and staff well-being programmes.
• Benefit from generous parental leave entitlements and supports that recognise life outside work.
• Join an organisation with a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Salary €59,980 - €70,564 per annum

Closing Date 15th 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

More information available on Our People Promise 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.

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.