Senior Professional Electrical Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Mentoring and training

Generous pension

Staff well-being programmes

Diversity, equity and inclusion

Job summary

ESB is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to lead substation designs, oversee project delivery and coordinate multidisciplinary inputs within a hybrid work model. The role requires strong project management, PSDP/CDMC knowledge and extensive substation experience, with responsibilities spanning technical design, safety, and stakeholder management.

The successful candidate will be based in ESB E&M/Dublin or Cork with travel to project locations as required, and will report to the Senior Team

Qualifications

• 5+ years in substation design (transmission & distribution)
• Strong understanding of tendering, scoping, design, costing, construction and commissioning
• Strong project management and contract management skills
• Experience in protection, auxiliary power systems, power transformers and/or reactors
• Full driving licence and access to a car
• Understanding PSDP/CDMC processes
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver substation designs, design meetings, and programme deliverables within budget and quality targets
• Provide technical support on substation design and verification of designs issued
• Coordinate technical, commercial and financial aspects of projects with internal and external stakeholders
• Oversee safety as PSDP and prepare design risk assessments and H&S plans for design and construction teams
• Manage inputs from multiple engineering disciplines and act as Lead Engineer on multiple projects

Skills

Substation design

Project management

Tendering & cost control

Protection systems

PSD/CDMC processes

Driving licence

Education

Level 8 Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

A Brighter, zero carbon future awaits!

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 team specialises in:

• Conceptual and Detailed Engineering Design
• Design Safety Management.
• Project Scoping, Programming and Commercial Management.

The Senior Substation Engineer will be required to 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:

• Overall responsibility for leading and delivering substation designs, design meetings and all programme deliverable, budgetary and quality requirements
• Providing technical support to colleagues in the area of substation design, meetings and ensuring the verification of designs issued within the group
• Management and coordination of technical, commercial and 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 tight time frame whilst ensuring the safety and quality of the project is not impacted
• The ability to manage and coordinate inputs from a range of engineering disciplines and key stakeholders, to act as the Lead Engineer on a number of projects.

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

Working as part of this dynamic team, you will always have new challenges and new problems to 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 following skills;

Essential

• 5 years' plus relevant experience in a wide range of substation design including transmission and distribution substations.
• A strong understanding of all elements of substation tendering and tender evaluations, scoping, planning, design, costing, construction and commissioning
• Strong project management and contract management skills and knowledge
• Experience in control & protection systems, auxiliary power systems (AC/DC), power transformers and or reactors.
• Full drivers licence and access to a car.
• Understanding and experience of the PSDP/CDMC processes.
• The demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Desirable

It is desirable that the candidate has achieved the following:

PSDP Competency (or CDMC equivalent).

Qualifications

Essential

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 the jurisdiction, 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 as required is 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
• Generous Pension
• 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

Salary

€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:

• Accountable and Ethical
• Collaborative
• Growing and Adaptive
• Proactive
• Respectful and Supportive

More information available on Our People Promise

The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland / UK prior to commencement of employment.