Senior Grid Project Engineer (HV & Substations)

Electricity Supply Board; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 71,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Electricity Supply Board (ESB) is seeking a Project Engineer to deliver major network projects across Ireland from Dublin or Cork. The role requires extensive project management experience, engagement with contractors, and a strong HV/engineering background. Hybrid working and nationwide travel are part of the role.

You will support the Project Manager and lead tendering, interfaces across procurement and design, and ensure safety, quality and schedule adherence in line with ESB standards.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years’ experience in project management/delivery, ideally within the electricity industry.
• Level 8 Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering or equivalent work experience is essential.
• Experience dealing with construction contractors to ensure that they deliver to specified requirements.
• Excellent knowledge of PSDP and PSCS processes.
• Chartered status or another relevant accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in delivering capital projects safely, efficiently and in line with programme, quality and stakeholder requirements.
• Contractor and Construction Management – develop and manage project programmes and monitor and manage contractors’ construction and commissioning schedules.
• Lead the tender process including preparation of documents, evaluation and negotiation.
• Oversee project interfaces such as procurement, design, free issue material, power cables, telecoms.
• Coordinate project requirements into overall ESB/ EirGrid outage schedules.
• Review contestable substation civil designs and complete site audits to support connection of customer projects into the grid.

Skills

Project management

Contractor management

Construction management

Stakeholder management

HV experience

Driving licence

Travel nationwide

PSDP/PSCS knowledge

Quality & safety focus

Accreditation awareness

Education

Level 8 Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Project Management Qualification

Chartered status or relevant accreditation

Job description

Electricity Supply Board (ESB) is seeking a Project Engineer to deliver major network projects across Ireland from Dublin or Cork. The role requires extensive project management experience, engagement with contractors, and a strong HV/engineering background. Hybrid working and nationwide travel are part of the role.

You will support the Project Manager and lead tendering, interfaces across procurement and design, and ensure safety, quality and schedule adherence in line with ESB standards.