Senior Professional Mechanical Engineer - Projects & Overhauls

The Generation Engineering department in ESB Engineering and Major Projects (EMP) is the centre of engineering for ESB’s generation businesses. The Projects & Overhauls department function within Generation Engineering is to aide ESB Generation & Trading (G&T) in the delivery of overhauls & outages across the asset portfolio, both thermal & Hydro focused.

We currently have an opportunity for Senior Mechanical Engineers within the Projects & Overhauls Team in Generation Engineering. The successful candidate will support ESB with the management of overhaul projects on existing assets for ESB G&T.

Suitable candidates will lead the technical delivery of plant overhauls across the ESB Generation portfolio. Aligned with same, candidates should have a background in construction, commissioning, maintenance, or operation of:

• Gas Turbine Technology.

• Steam Turbine Technology.

• Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSGs) & Boiler technologies.

• High Energy Piping.

• Hydroelectric Turbine Technology.

• Power Generation Balance of Plant Technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to the following:

• Support Overhaul Planning & Programme: Aide the Station & Project Manager in the planning phase through to safe & efficient delivery of the Overhaul / Outages.

• Support the Asset Management Process: Support on technical input, liaison with Asset Specialists & reporting on assets pre/post overhaul to the aide in the Long-Term Asset Planning.
• Inspection & Test Plans: Implement Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) for mechanical aspects in collaboration with the relevant internal Competent Persons and/or Asset Management Specialists.

• Advance experience & knowledge in Generation assets: In preparation & delivery of overhauls, develop a thorough understanding of generation asset types applicable to each station, including balance of plant areas. (Plant area knowledge training for specific asset types will be provided)

• Contract Management & Procurement: Manage allocated mechanical contracts and other assigned work scopes, including procurement elements such as specification generation, tendering, evaluations & awards.

• Safety Compliance: Ensure all project works comply with statutory safety, health, and environmental regulations and ESB Technical Standards & Guidelines. Where required, carry out authorized roles under the safety rules (Safe Systems of Work), training for same & plant area knowledge development will be provided.

• Supervision & Quality Assurance: Supervise contractors' work daily, review ITP protocol sheets, and ensure work quality aligns with Project Quality Plan. Quality assurance at the work interface will be a key feature of the role.

• Audits & Reporting: Conduct regular safety, environment, and quality audits; report progress against schedule; attend project meetings.

• Outage Planning & Execution: Plan and supervise engineering site works for outages and overhauls on main plant mechanical equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Proven track record of significant experience in the power generation industry. A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience is required.

• The candidate will possess competence in design, construction, commissioning, maintenance or operation of mechanical systems in power generation or related process industry.

• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to manage stakeholders, to work and share knowledge within a team structure and to make quality decisions and judgements.

• The candidate will possess project engineering and project management skills, strong time management and prioritisation skills.

• Strong communication, report writing skills and proficient computer skills (including MS Office).

• Well versed with health, safety, construction and environment standards and procedures, including risk assessment skills.

• Full clean driving license (B car licence)

Qualifications

Essential

• Primary Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Level 8 NFQ) or equivalent relevant work experience.

Desirable

• Chartered Engineering status with a recognised engineering institution or demonstrable evidence of progress towards same is preferred.

• Past experience working on an electricity generating power plant.

Location

ESB Engineering and Major Projects office, The Sidings, Dublin or EMP Eastgate Cork. Due to the nature of the work most time will be spent on site for the preparation and delivery of overhaul works. Flexibility is important in this role as the role will include travel both nationally and internationally.

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

Overhauls Team Leader - Mechanical, Projects & Overhauls Team, Generation Engineering 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

€59,000 - €70,000 Per annum

Closing Date

14th October 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.