We’re seeking an Engineer with at least 5 years’ hands-on experience in complex power-system infrastructure, ideally with high-voltage substations and DC battery systems experience, or comparable large-scale electrical, renewable-energy or industrial-control environments.
In support of ESB’s strategic objectives of decarbonising electricity, empowering customers and building resilient infrastructure, you will enable critical grid continuity through the delivery and maintenance of mobile substation bays, support the safe deployment of compliant DC battery systems, and ensure asset resilience by contributing to standards, repair strategies and lifecycle decision‑making in line with ESB’s Net Zero by 2040 strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver maintenance programmes, asset health strategies and projects to the highest safety and quality standards.
- Provide technical leadership across Project and Maintenance Programme delivery.
- Act as Lead Engineer for complex fault investigations on mobile bays and DC battery systems.
- Monitor emerging technologies, standards and customer requirements to inform continuous improvement.
- Develop, review and maintain technical policies, standards and 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
Essential
- Proven delivery of complex HV power infrastructure, substations, large DC battery systems, or similar, meeting the highest safety, compliance and technical standards.
- 3rd‑level Engineering qualification or equivalent work experience.
- Strong project and programme management skills.
- Deep technical knowledge of Transmission & Distribution, DC battery systems, ATEX installations and compliance requirements.
- Proven track record in delivering substation maintenance projects.
- Knowledge of relevant design, health, safety and environmental standards and legislation.
Desirable
- Membership of a recognised professional engineering body.
Location
This is primarily a site‑based role. The reporting base will be at One Dublin Airport Central, 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.
- 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
Competitive
Closing Date
08 August 2025
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, [email protected].
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.
