Project Engineer

We are looking for Project Engineer’s with at least 7 years’ experience in delivering engineering projects and project management, ideally in the electricity industry. There are a number of roles within Project Management teams including those focused on Overhead lines, substations, cables and contestable projects.

In support of ESB’s strategic objectives to decarbonise electricity and build resilient infrastructure, you will play a key role in delivering major network projects that support Ireland’s energy transition and the future development of ESB Networks

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in delivering capital projects safely, efficiently and in line with programme, quality and stakeholder requirements.

• Contractor and Construction Management – Develop and manage project programmes and monitor and manage contractors’ construction and commissioning schedules.
• Lead the tender process including preparation of documents, evaluation and negotiation.

• Oversee project interfaces such as procurement, design, free issue material, power cables, telecoms
• Coordinate project requirements into overall ESB / EirGrid outage schedules.
• For Contestable Civil Role: Review contestable substation civil designs and complete site audits and prepare due diligence reports to support the connection of Customer projects into the grid in line with ESB Networks standards
• Develop effective working relationships with key stakeholders across ESB, external agencies and contestable customers to support successful project delivery.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Seven or more years’ experience in project management/delivery, ideally within the electricity industry.
• Level 8 Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering or equivalent work experience is essential
• Experience dealing with construction contractors to ensure that they deliver to specified requirements.
• Excellent knowledge of PSDP and PSCS processes.

• Excellent understanding of key elements of construction and project management.
• Hold a full driving licence and have access to a car.

• Flexibility to travel nationwide

Desirable

• Excellent understanding of key elements of High Voltage (HV) and Electrical design.

• Construction experience across a wide range of high voltage engineering projects, for example, Substations, Overhead Line and underground cables projects
• Project Management Qualification
• Chartered status or another relevant accreditation

Location

This position will be based in the Sidings, Grand Canal, Dublin 2 or Eastgate Office, Cork. Travel to site nationwide will be an important part of this role.

Smart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in-person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility. The successful candidate may work flexibly within the jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration at least two days per week. All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business.

Reporting To

Project Manager, Networks Project Delivery

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

€71,000 to €84,000 per annum

Closing Date

13th October 2026

• Accountable and Ethical
• Collaborative
• Growing and Adaptive
• Proactive
• Respectful and Supportive

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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 prior to commencement of employment.