Civil Project Engineer
Position description
The Civil Project Engineer will be a member of the Civil Renewables Group within the Engineering & Major Projects (EMP) business unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and delivering engineering input and project management for the development and delivery of solar projects across Ireland, working collaboratively within a focused team. They will have at least 5 years professional experience in the area of civil engineering, including some experience in project and contract management.
This role will play a key part in delivering renewable energy generation for ESB, and thus support its strategic objectives of decarbonising electricity generation in Ireland.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote and lead the safety management culture across all activities by taking ownership and demonstrating visible commitment to safety.
- Implementing department Quality Procedures on all projects.
- Providing civil engineering technical expertise and advice for solar generation projects from concept through to detailed design and construction.
- Co-ordinating all relevant engineering and associated disciplines’ activities within the wider department, required to successfully deliver projects to approved scope, budget and programme.
- Project manage civil works packages for solar generation projects and administer contracts for specific works packages
- Scoping, specifying, procuring, technical assessment, contract management and design review of solar generation projects work packages
- Building and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Undertaking site quality inspections
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- Level 8 Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification
- A minimum of 5 years relevant experience is required.
- Strong civil engineering design office experience and having successfully delivered various civil engineering projects
- Project management experience for small to medium sized civil engineering projects
- A strong ability to identify project work requirements and to initiate work with limited oversight.
- Full drivers’ licence
Desirable
- Structural engineering experience
- Experience undertaking to role of PSDP and/or PSCS on construction projects
- Working knowledge of FIDIC conditions of contract
Location
This position will be based in EMP Dublin or Cork office. Travel to project locations for site visits will also be a requirement of the role.
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 on at least one anchor 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.
Reporting To
Solar Team Leader, Renewables Group
Why Work with Us?
- Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to 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
€57,000 - €68,000 per annum
Closing Date
17th June 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.
