Senior Professional Engineer, Overhead Lines Conflicts

Electricity Supply Board; Dublin, Portlaoise, Cork; On-site; EUR 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Training

Parental leave

Diversity & inclusion

Well-being programmes

Networking

Job summary

ESB is seeking a Senior Professional Engineer for overhead lines conflicts to support specialist transmission engineering. The role involves line clearance calculations and design for capital and maintenance projects, plus LiDAR data processing to ensure safe, reliable operation of the transmission network.

The position offers hybrid working options with office bases in Dublin, Portlaoise or Cork, and requires a minimum of five years’ relevant experience and a full driving license.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in surveying, GIS, construction support and project management.
• Strong technical, analytical and communication skills; team player and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Specialist support to ESB Networks on overhead transmission lines.
• Overhead line clearance calculations for ESB and third-party developments.
• Overhead line design for capital transmission and maintenance projects.
• LiDAR data processing and corridor clearance system management.

Skills

ArcGIS

Surveying

GPS usage

Data Analysis

Project Management

Driving License

Education

3rd level qualification or equivalent work experience

Job description

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Senior Professional Engineer, Overhead Lines Conflicts

Vacancy Number: 29125

Category: Engineering - Other

Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a motivated Engineer or Technician with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in surveying, GIS, construction support and project management. Strong technical, analytical and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to the safe and efficient delivery of transmission projects.

In support of ESB’s strategicobjectivesofdecarbonisingelectricity, building resilientinfrastructureand empowering clients,this role willprovidespecialist transmission engineering support to ESB Networks. The role includes overhead line clearance assessments for ESB and third-party developments, overhead line design for capital and maintenance projects, and the application of LiDAR and Corridor Clearance Management System to support thesafe,reliableand efficient operation of the transmission network.

Key Responsibilities

Specialist supporttoESB Networks onoverheadtransmission Lines

Overheadlineclearancescalculations to ESB andthird-partydevelopments and infrastructure

Overheadlinedesign for capital transmission overhead line alterations and line maintenance projects

LiDARdataprocessing andcorridorclearancesystemmanagement

Experience and Qualifications

ArcGIS

Surveying and use of GPS

3rd level qualification or equivalent work experience minimum of 5 years

Full DrivingLicenseand access to a car

Data Analysis

Project Management

Location

This position will be based inDublin,Portlaoiseor Cork Office.

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within theirjurisdictionwith attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at leastoneanchor day per week.All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.

ReportingTo

Team Leader, Overhead Line and Cables, Transmission and Distribution Engineering Department.

Why Work with Us?

Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition tonet zero carbon future

Career developmentthrough mentoring andtraining

Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities

Sports and Social Clubs

Networking opportunities

Credit Union

Access to staff well-beingprogrammes

Generous parental leave entitlements

Strong values-based and inclusive culture

Strong commitment to diversity,equityand inclusion

Great teamenvironment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

€59,000 to €70,000 per annum

Closing Date

02nd 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:

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.