Senior Contaminated Land & Hydrogeology Engineer

ESB; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous Pension

Staff wellbeing programmes

CSR opportunities

Networking opportunities

Job summary

ESB's Generation Engineering Planning & Environmental Group is seeking a senior environmental engineer / contaminated land specialist to lead land remediation, groundwater protection and waste management across the GT portfolio. You will manage site investigations, risk assessments and remediation programmes.

Based in Ireland, you will act as a SME in contaminated land, ensuring regulatory compliance and best practice, working in a hybrid environment with some travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years in environmental management, compliance or programme management.
• Level 8 Environmental Engineering/Science degree.
• Experience in contaminated land with exposure to various environmental and engineering scenarios.
• Knowledge of Irish and EU environmental legislation and best practices.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams and delivering projects.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Full driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental site investigations, assessments and hydrogeological studies for development, operations and decommissioning projects.
• Procure and manage external consultants and contractors; review reports; advise on CSMs, GQRA, DQRA and Remedial Options.
• Assess groundwater quality data and identify potential impacts to waters and receptors.
• Provide specialist advice on contaminated land management, remediation, waste management and regulatory compliance.
• Manage environmental incident investigations involving land, groundwater or surface water contamination.
• Conduct environmental compliance audits on ESB construction projects.
• Contribute to continual improvement of EMS and guidance documents.

Skills

Environmental site investigations

Hydrogeology

Project management

Report writing

Communication

Driving licence

Education

Level 8 Environmental Engineering/Science Degree

Level 9 Environmental Engineering/Science Degree

Chartership (desirable)

Job description

ESB's Generation Engineering Planning & Environmental Group is seeking a senior environmental engineer / contaminated land specialist to lead land remediation, groundwater protection and waste management across the GT portfolio. You will manage site investigations, risk assessments and remediation programmes.

Based in Ireland, you will act as a SME in contaminated land, ensuring regulatory compliance and best practice, working in a hybrid environment with some travel to project sites.