Senior Professional Electrical Engineer

Electricity Supply Board; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

Diversity & Inclusion programs

Staff well-being programmes

Networking opportunities

Credit Union membership

Parental leave entitlements

Job summary

ESB in Dublin/Cork seeks a Senior Substation Engineer to lead high voltage transmission and distribution design projects. You will manage design deliverables, safety coordination, and stakeholder engagement across multiple locations, ensuring quality and on-time delivery.

The role requires 5+ years in substation design, PSDP/CDMC competency, and strong project management, with hybrid working and regular travel to project sites. A Level 8 Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years in substation design and related projects.
• Strong understanding of tendering, planning, costing and commissioning.
• Experience with PSDP/CDMC processes and safety management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver substation designs, design meetings and programme deliverables.
• Provide technical support for design reviews and meetings.
• Coordinate project scope, budget, and quality with stakeholders.
• Ensure PSDP design safety and risk assessments are in place.
• Meet deadlines while maintaining safety and quality.

Skills

Project management

Technical design

PSDP/CDMC

Substation design

Tendering & evaluations

Control & protection systems

AC/DC power systems

Power transformers/ reactors

Driver's license

Deadline-focused

Education

Level 8 Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

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Join our dedicated team where we provide specialist electrical engineering services in the Planning and Development of High Voltage Transmission and Distribution Assets for the Networks Business. The teamspecialisesin;

Conceptual and Detailed Engineering Design

Design Safety Management.

Project Scoping,ProgrammingandCommercialManagement.

The Senior Substation Engineer willbe requiredto have strong project management and technical design background, detailed knowledge of internal safety procedures and excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities will cover the items below:

The key responsibility of the role is to providehigh qualitydesigns, safetycoordinationand act as the Lead Engineeron a diverse range of electricity transmission and distribution development projects. This includes:

Overall responsibility for leading and delivering substation designs, design meetings and all programme deliverable, budgetary and quality requirements

Providing technical support to colleaguesin the area ofsubstation design,meetings and ensuring the verification of designs issued within the group

Management and coordination of technical,commercialand financial aspects of the project with all internal and external stakeholders

Overall responsibility for safety as Project Supervisor Design Stage (PSDP). Preparation & review of design risk assessments and project H&S plans for design & construction teams

A strong work ethic with a clear focus on delivering results within a tighttime framewhilst ensuring the safety and quality of the project is notimpacted

The ability to manage and coordinate inputs from a range of engineering disciplines and key stakeholders, to act as the Lead Engineer ona number ofprojects.

Knowledge,Skillsand Experience

Working as part of this dynamic team, you will always have new challenges andnew problemsto solve – working together is key. You will have the autonomy to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems with the support of your colleagues.

We are looking for the followingskills;

5 years' plus relevant experiencein a wide range ofsubstationdesign including transmission and distribution substations.

A strong understanding of all elements ofsubstationtendering andtender evaluations, scoping, planning, design, costing,constructionand commissioning

Strong project management and contract management skills and knowledge

Experience incontrol &protectionsystems,auxiliarypowersystems (AC/DC),powertransformers and orreactors.

Full drivers licenceand access to a car.

Understanding and experience of the PSDP/CDMC processes.

The demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

It is desirable that the candidate has achieved the following:

PSDP Competency (or CDMC equivalent).

Qualifications

Either level 8 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience is essential

Location

ESB is committed to offering flexibility in ways of working and we call that Smart Working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible and remote ways of working.

The successful candidate may combine remote / smart working within thejurisdiction, with attendance at base for in-person collaboration,on at least two days per week.

This role is based in the ESB E&MP Dublin or Cork office but regular travel to project locations asrequiredis a key requirement of the role.

Reporting to

Senior Team leader, HV Substation Delivery, Networks Engineering, ESB Engineering and Major Projects.

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
• Progressive, hybrid working model
• Career development through mentoring and training
• 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

€59,000 to €70,000 per annum

Closing Date

25th September 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.