Technical Authority Specialist – Engineering & Asset Management

EirGrid plc; Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Dublin is seeking a Technical Authority Specialist to support the Engineering and Asset Management Team. You will provide specialist engineering capability and oversight on development projects while ensuring compliance with technical standards. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in high voltage transmission design and is a recognized expert in their field. This role is pivotal in transforming the power system and addressing climate change initiatives.

Qualifications

• Typically, 10+ years relevant post-qualification experience.
• Experience in specification, feasibility, design, construction or commissioning of HV transmission equipment.
• Full driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Technical Authority Manager in various projects.
• Produce and update specifications for the onshore and offshore transmission system.
• Oversee the technical feasibility of development projects.

Skills

Chartered Electrical Engineering qualification

Excellent technical knowledge in high voltage transmission design

Leadership and collaborative skills

Understanding of stakeholder requirements

Education

Honours degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

High voltage cables

Substations

Overhead lines (OHL)

Job description

Technical Authority Specialist – Engineering & Asset Management (E2025221)

We are the people behind Ireland’s electricity grid. We operate the power system with world leading levels of variable asynchronous renewable generation, ensuring that everyone has power when they need it. But that’s not all, we are now transforming the power system for future generations. And that’s just the beginning of our story. We have a critical purpose. That purpose is to transform the power system to enable our society to reduce our carbon emissions and meet our climate change and net zero ambitions. Be part of the transformation!

The Opportunity

The Engineering and Asset Management (E&AM) Team now have an exciting opportunity for a customer-focused technical and resilient individual to support the Technical Authority Manager. The Infrastructure Agreement governs the industry arrangements between ESB and EirGrid and specifically defines the role of the Technical Authority. The Technical Authority team within EirGrid is responsible for the following areas:

• Production and updating of EirGrid specifications for the onshore transmission system
• Production and updating of EirGrid specifications for the offshore transmission system
• Oversight over the technical feasibility of development projects
• Responsible for the management of the derogation process for the construction of contestable onshore assets
• Involved in the introduction of new and/or innovative equipment to the transmission system

The successful candidate in the role of technical authority specialist will provide specialist engineering capability in support of the continued operation and development of the Transmission System. The successful candidate must be recognised as the renowned expert in their field externally and internally and able to influence at senior levels internally in EirGrid, ESB Networks and with Commission for Regulation of Utilities, Government Departments, State Agencies and at senior management levels in customers who are developing multi million euro projects.

This role can be based out of our Dublin or Cork offices.

The Team

The Engineering & Asset Management is responsible for undertaking four key roles: asset management, technical authority, onshore engineering and offshore engineering. The team is responsible for setting the technical engineering policies and standards to be used for transmission infrastructure, monitoring compliance during design and construction and for ensuring asset integrity and ensuring uninterrupted power system functionality. The Engineering and Asset Management is one of the areas within EirGrid which facilitates that role through the development of technical standards and functional specifications for all plant to be connected to the transmission system and the development of new and innovative technologies and methodologies. In addition, these areas are responsible for ensuring that EirGrid’s requirements are incorporated in project design and construction whether the works are carried out by ESB Networks or by third parties.

About you

Successful candidates will have:

• Chartered Electrical Engineering qualification to honours degree level or equivalent qualification.
• Membership of applicable industry body for example Engineers Ireland, IET, CIGRE or equivalent
• Typically, 10 + years relevant post-qualification experience.
• Excellent technical knowledge in high voltage transmission design with strong knowledge of transmission technology for example with HV cables, substations, or OHL) including new and emerging technologies.
• Some experience in either the specification, feasibility, design, construction or commissioning of HV transmission equipment from 110 kV to 400 kV
• Experience of site inspections, witnessing testing and commissioning of transmission equipment.
• Ability to lead and influence others to move towards a common vision or goal and to work collaboratively with and through others.
• Strong understanding of the requirements of stakeholders and industry for the transmission system and associated developments.
• Full driver’s licence.

Closing date for applications
7th November 2025

EirGrid is an Equal Opportunities Employer