Senior Professional Engineer - Substations Assets

Electricity Supply Board; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ESB is seeking a Senior Professional Engineer to oversee Mobile Substations and Standby DC Systems, driving maintenance, refurbishment and lifecycle strategies across the transmission and distribution network. The role requires 5+ years in substation assets and a strong background in electrical infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will lead technical investigations, policy development and continuous improvement while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across Ireland’s grid.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex electrical infrastructure projects in substations, standby DC systems, industrial power systems or similar critical infrastructure environments.
• Ability to manage projects and programmes to safety and quality standards.
• Knowledge of design, health, safety and environmental standards and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver maintenance programmes and asset health initiatives across Mobile Substations and Standby DC System projects.
• Provide technical leadership on Mobile Substations and Standby DC System maintenance and refurbishment.
• Support the lifecycle management and replacement strategies for mobile substation assets.
• Lead complex fault investigations involving standby DC systems and associated equipment.
• Develop policies, standards and guidance for Transmission & Distribution maintenance.

Skills

Project management

Fault-finding

Asset management

Condition monitoring

Lifecycle planning

Protection and control

Mobile substations

Standby DC systems

Driving licence

Professional body membership

Substation maintenance

Education

3rd-level Engineering qualification or equivalent

Job description

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Senior Professional Engineer - Substations Assets

Vacancy Number: 28996

Category: Engineering - Other

Job Type: Full-time

Senior Professional Engineer - Substation Assets (Mobile Substations & Standby DC Systems)

We are seeking an engineer with at least 5 years' experience in substation maintenance, asset management, refurbishment and electrical infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will support the ESB mobile substation fleet and standby DC systems portfolio, helping to maintain critical network resilience and asset performance across the transmission and distribution network.

In support of ESB's strategic objectives of decarbonising electricity, empowering customers and building resilient infrastructure, the role will focus on the maintenance, refurbishment and development of critical network assets, including mobile substations and standby DC systems. The successful candidate will lead technical investigations, support asset lifecycle management and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in line with ESB's Net Zero by 2040 strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver maintenance programmes, asset health initiatives and projects to the highest safety and quality standards.
• Provide technical leadership across Mobile Substations and Standby DC System projects and maintenance programmes.
• Support the maintenance, refurbishment, deployment and technical development of the ESB mobile substation fleet.
• Act as Lead Engineer for complex fault investigations involving standby DC systems, battery chargers, batteries, auxiliary systems and associated substation infrastructure.
• Develop lifecycle, refurbishment and replacement strategies for mobile substation and standby DC assets.
• Provide technical support on standby DC systems, battery chargers, batteries and associated auxiliary systems within the transmission and distribution network.
• Monitor emerging technologies, standards and customer requirements to support continuous improvement.
• Develop, review and maintain technical policies, standards, specifications and guidance documentation.
• Contribute to the development of Transmission & Distribution maintenance policies, online monitoring and diagnostics, asset health and lifecycle management strategies.
• Support ongoing substation maintenance research and publish technical papers at recognised international conferences.

Experience and Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex electrical infrastructure projects in substations, standby DC systems, industrial power systems or similar critical infrastructure environments.
• 3rd-level Engineering qualification or equivalent work experience.
• Strong project and programme management skills.
• Technical knowledge of standby DC systems, battery chargers, batteries and associated auxiliary systems.
• Proven track record in delivering maintenance projects.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills in a technically complex environment.
• Knowledge of relevant design, health, safety and environmental standards and legislation.
• Full clean Category B driving license
• Membership of a recognised professional engineering body.
• Knowledge of T&D substations.
• Experience with mobile substations or temporary power solutions.
• Experience with protection and control systems.
• Experience with asset management, condition monitoring and lifecycle planning.
• Willingness to develop expertise across both mobile substations and standby DC systems.

Location

This is primarily a site-based role. The reporting base will be at The Sidings, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin or Eastgate, Little Island, Cork

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 their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration as required. 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.

Reporting To

Senior Team Leader, Mobile Bays & DC Battery Systems, Substations Maintenance, TDE.

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to a net-zero-carbon future.
• 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.

Closing Date

23rd 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.