Senior Team Lead, Engineering Modelling Standards - Band 6

ESB; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ESB in Ireland seeks a seasoned Engineering professional to lead the Overhead Lines Design Modelling Standards team and govern PLS-CADD/PLS-POLE/PLS-TOWER across 38 kV–400 kV projects.

You will ensure controlled libraries, outputs, and design data, while driving data management practices and governance across multiple teams. A Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership is preferred, with Smart/Hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Level 8 degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 7 years' relevant experience in overhead line engineering, design, standards, project delivery or asset engineering.
• Strong technical knowledge of overhead line design principles, components, materials, structures, conductors, clearances, loading cases and safety considerations.
• Experience using, governing or supporting PLS-CADD or equivalent overhead line design modelling software.
• Knowledge of PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER, design templates, standard libraries, criteria files, survey data, LiDAR and model outputs.
• Experience developing governance processes for engineering models, technical standards, controlled templates, data structures or digital engineering platforms.
• Experience with asset information systems, GIS, Power BI, Microsoft Power Platform or other data visualisation and workflow tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Overhead Lines Design Modelling Standards team and deliver objectives, programmes and outputs.
• Own and develop the governance model for overhead line design modelling standards and outputs.
• Establish and maintain standards, procedures and controls for model creation, validation, approval, publication, reuse and change management.
• Lead future developments of the PLS suite ensuring model reuse, revision control and project handover records.
• Provide technical leadership on overhead line modelling from 38 kV to 400 kV, ensuring quality and safety requirements.
• Promote data management practices across overhead line projects, including drone data and asset records.
• Lead productivity improvements through model reuse, automated reports and standardized outputs.
• Manage stakeholder engagement with internal ESB teams, external providers and software vendors.

Skills

Overhead lines

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

PLS-TOWER

Governance

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

GIS

Power BI

Data management

Education

Level 8 degree in Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

PLS-TOWER

GIS

LiDAR

Power Platform

Job description

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Vacancy Number: 29390

Category: Engineering - Other

Job Type: Full-time

Are you looking for a new challenge? A Brighter, zero carbon future awaits!

Join our dedicated Standards and Materials group. This position sits within the Networks Engineering section of Engineering & Major Projects. It and will lead the Overhead Lines Engineering Modelling Standards function within the Standards & Materials group in High Voltage Linear Assets Delivery. The role will support delivery of ESB Group's Net Zero 2040 targets by providing leadership and governance for overhead line engineering models, standards, software libraries and associated design data.

The Team Lead will oversee the development and controlled use of the PLS suite, including PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER, ensuring that approved models, libraries, templates, design assumptions, outputs and engineering records are consistent, controlled, auditable and reusable. The role will also ensure continuity of specialist modelling capability and the retention and development of critical technical knowledge.

Working closely with Design, Standards, Materials, Asset Management, Project Delivery, Digital & Data and external service providers, the role will drive improvements in design productivity, data quality, engineering assurance and knowledge management. It will also support wider data, reporting and automation initiatives across Linear Assets, ensuring engineering information is suitable for both project delivery and future asset management needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Overhead Lines Design Modelling Standards team, ensuring delivery of agreed objectives, work programmes and technical outputs.
• Own and develop the governance model for overhead line design modelling standards, including PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER controlled libraries, templates and outputs.
• Establish and maintain clear standards, procedures and controls for model creation, validation, approval, publication, reuse and change management. Ensure that standard libraries, criteria files, conductor and structure files, schema settings, material references and model metadata are managed in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Lead future developments of the PLS suite of software, ensuring overhead line engineering baselines, approved model reuse, revision control, audit trails and project handover records are managed in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Provide technical leadership on the application of overhead line design models from 38 kV to 400 kV, including model quality, design assumptions, constructability, asset records and safety file requirements. Lead quality assurance of modelling outputs and support verification of design packs, reports, material schedules, drawings and other deliverables generated from controlled models.
• Promote consistent data management practices across overhead line projects, including drone survey data, records, model outputs, inspection information and reusable engineering baselines.
• Lead productivity improvements through model reuse, standardised outputs, automated reports, controlled templates and reduced duplication of engineering effort. Provide guidance, mentoring and technical support to engineers and designers using PLS tools and associated data management processes.
• Manage stakeholder engagement with internal ESB teams, external service providers, contractors and software vendors where required. Support capability development, succession planning and knowledge retention across overhead line modelling, design standards and engineering data management.

Experience and Qualifications

The successful candidate will have the qualities listed below:

• Level 8 degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 7 years' relevant experience in overhead line engineering, design, standards, project delivery or asset engineering.
• Strong technical knowledge of overhead line design principles, components, materials, structures, conductors, clearances, loading cases and safety considerations.
• Demonstrable experience using, governing or technically supporting PLS-CADD or equivalent overhead line design modelling software.
• Good understanding of PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER, design templates, standard libraries, criteria files, survey data, LiDAR and model outputs.
• Experience in the development or application of engineering standards, specifications, design methods, drawings, templates or controlled technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of engineering data management, version control, quality assurance, model governance and auditable decision-making.
• Proven ability to lead a team, manage priorities, develop people and deliver through others, with strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
• Strong project management, planning and organisational capability, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with the ability to apply engineering judgement in a structured and consistent manner.
• Valid driver’s licence for ROI, access to a car and flexibility to travel nationwide.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership.
• Experience leading technical teams or workstreams in an engineering or utility environment.
• Experience developing governance processes for engineering models, technical standards, controlled templates, data structures or digital engineering platforms.
• Experience with asset information systems, GIS, Power BI, Microsoft Power Platform or other data visualisation and workflow tools.
• Experience with design automation, standardised outputs, material libraries, as-built records, safety files or digital handover processes.
• Knowledge of transmission overhead line asset management, condition assessment, deterioration mechanisms and intervention planning.
• Experience engaging with external service providers, contractors, software vendors or framework suppliers.

Location

This position will be based in The Sidings Grand Canal Dock, Dublin.

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, at least two days per week.

Reporting To

Section Manager, Standards & Materials Group within HV Linear Assets Delivery

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

Closing Date

25th November 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.