Senior Professional Engineer, Substation Control

A Brighter, zero carbon future awaits!

The Commissioning & SCS Team in ESB Engineering & Major Projects is the centre of engineering for ESB’s Transmission & Distribution businesses, as well as providing consultancy services in T&D technology for external clients.

The Substation Control System group is a key part of the high Voltage Substation Delivery Group responsible for the Specifications, Scoping, Designs & Pre-commissioning of SCADA Systems for high voltage transmission and distribution assets of ESB Networks.

The Substation Control Engineer will be required to have a strong project management and technical design background, detailed knowledge of safety procedures and strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities 

Responsibilities will cover the items below:

• Development of bespoke substation control system designs and system configurations for ESB Networks and international clients   

• Conduct and oversee factory and site acceptance testing across a suite of automation and substation control system products 

• The Engineer is expected to produce technical specifications, undertake tender technical evaluations, complete preliminary designs, fully integrate and test substation Control Systems for ESB’s ABB MicroSCADA and Siemens SICAM systems. 

• Providing technical support to colleagues in the area of substation control system design, including regular on-site and test lab in-person support as required.  

• The Senior Substation Control Systems Engineer is required to manage their performance to ensure consistent high levels of delivery, meeting clients' requirements, delivery dates and the commercial performance of projects with regard to controlling costs and contribution margins. 

• The Senior Substation Control Systems Engineer is required to undertake rostered on-call support services for ESB Networks suite of Substation Control Systems. 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Working as part of this dynamic team, you will always have new challenges and new problems to solve – working together is key. You will have the autonomy to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems with the support of your colleagues.

We are looking for the following skills;

Essential

The successful candidate will ideally have several of the qualities listed below:

• 5 years' plus relevant experience in a utility or industrial environment with a background in specification, design, integration and testing of substation control systems, remote terminal units (RTUs), or industrial programmable logic controllers (PLCs). 

• Knowledge of substation control system protocols, e.g. IEC 60870-5-101, 103, 104 and IEC61850. 

• A full driving license and access to a car. 

• A strong work ethic with a clear focus on delivery to ESB’s safety, time, quality and cost objectives. 

• Strong commercial and project management capability. 

• The ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities. 

• The ability to technically mentor junior team members. 

• A flexible approach to work, especially where necessary to deliver excellent customer service. 

Desirable  

It is desirable that the candidate has achieved the following:

• Experience in control centre SCADA, substation telecommunications, or power system studies is beneficial, but not required. 

• Candidate must have good English verbal and written communication skills, be willing to travel internationally and work successfully in a customer focused, project-oriented environment. 

Qualifications  

Essential 

• Level 8 NFQ qualification or equivalent work experience is essential.  

Location 

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 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.

This role is based in the ESB E&MP Dublin or Cork office but regular travel to project locations as required is a key requirement of the role.

Reporting to 

Reporting to the Senior Team leader, Substation Control System Team HVSD.

Why Work with Us? 

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future 

• Progressive, hybrid working model 

• 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 per annum

Closing Date

18th March 2026