Professional Electrical Engineer, Substations

Vacancy Number: 29066 Category: Engineering - Electrical Job Type: Full-time A Brighter, zero carbon future awaits! Join our dedicated team where we provide specialist electrical engineering services in the Planning and Development of High Voltage Transmission and Distribution Assets for the Networks Business. The team specialises in; Conceptual and Detailed Engineering Design Design Safety Management. Project Scoping, Programming and Commercial Management. The Substation Engineer will be required to have a project management and technical design background, detailed knowledge of internal safety procedures and excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Key Responsibilities Responsibilities will cover the items below: The key responsibility of the role is to provide high quality designs and safety coordination on a diverse range of electricity transmission and distribution development projects. This includes: Overall responsibility for producing substation designs, high voltage material lists attending design meetings and ensuring design deliverables are on time and budget and meets all the necessary quality requirements A strong work ethic with a clear focus on delivering results within a tight time frame whilst ensuring the safety and quality of the project is not impacted A proven track record of success contributing to the training and development of new entrants within the group The ability to manage and coordinate inputs from a range of engineering disciplines and key stakeholders A flexible approach to work, especially where necessary to deliver excellent customer service Excellent communication skills Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential The successful candidate will ideally have several of the qualities listed below: A proven track record in delivering substation engineering projects including detail high voltage substation designs Experience in a wide range of the design including transmission and distribution substations, for example; (10/ 20 kV, 38 kV, 110 kV and 220 kV substation design). Experience in Control & Protection Systems. Experience in Auxiliary Power Systems (AC/DC). Power Transformers and or Reactors. Strong interpersonal skills Full drivers licence Desirable It is desirable that the candidate has achieved the following: Understanding and experience of the PSDP/CDMC processes Knowledge of Eplan 5 and Eplan P8 design software Qualifications Essential Either level 8 in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline, or level 7 in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline with equivalent work experience or equivalent work experience is essential Location The Sidings Dublin 2 or Eastgate Cork. 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 Reporting to, Senior Team leader, HV Substations Delivery, Networks Engineering 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 €49,000 - €58,000 Per annum 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: Accountable and Ethical Collaborative Growing and Adaptive Proactive Respectful and Supportive More information available on Our People Promise Notes 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, recruitment@esb.ie. 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.