Electrical Engineer (Project Development)

We are looking for a Project Development Senior Engineer with at least 5 years’ experience providing leadership and technical guidance in all aspects of project conception, e.g. technical scoping, technical costing, commercial, design, project programming, design review and interfacing with clients.

In support of ESB’s strategic objectives of decarbonising electricity, building resilient infrastructure and empowering clients, you will focus on developing project scopes to approval stage.

Key Responsibilities

The role will also include some/all the following work:

• Owning the end project deliverables during the Project Development phase, in particular business case success measures including time, cost, scope & quality whilst acting as the PSDP for this phase of the project.  
• Developing the Project Brief as set out by Network Assets and/or EirGrid into a viable Project Management Plan ready to transition from Project Development to Project Delivery stage.  
• Delivering for approval the Conceptual Physical Designs, Scope of Works, Project Costs and Project Management Plans to agreed target timelines.  
• For EPC and D&B projects, aid the development of the In & Out Of Scope, Interface Schedule and other relevant documents, in conjunction with the Project Delivery team and support the procurement process for the project.  
• Manage the overall project deliverables for all stakeholders, coordinating inputs with the relevant stakeholders at project development stage

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Third level qualification or appropriate experience
• A minimum of five years’ experience in substation design.
• A good understanding of all elements of substation scoping, planning, design, costing, construction and commissioning.
• A strong work ethic with a clear focus on delivery to EMPs safety, time, quality and cost objectives.
• Effective commercial and project management capability.
• The demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• A flexible approach to work, especially where necessary to meet agreed KPIs.

Desirable

• Full drivers' licence and relevant competencies to visit ESBN substations and sites on their own.  
• PSDP Competency or CDMC equivalent.
• Site Working Competencies.

Location

This position will be based in in either Dublin or Cork but the role may require a certain amount of travel within Ireland.

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 two anchor days 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

Technical Programme Manager

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 to €70,000

Closing Date

10th Debruary 2026