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Senior Professional Water Engineer

 
 
Vacancy Number:  26340
Engineering - Other
Job Type:  Full-time
 

ESB is a purpose led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy.  Today, we operate one of the most progressive electricity systems in the world, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission, distribution and supply in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, and an international energy consulting business.

With almost 8,000 employees we invested €1bn in infrastructure last year, contributed over €2bn to the economies we operate in and distributed over €2m across a range of community initiatives. This requires us to bring the best of our capabilities together to deliver innovative and value-driven solutions that enable our customers to live low-carbon lives. ESB strives to foster an effective and inclusive culture where people engage, challenge and feel connected to our purpose, colleagues, customers and community.

Position Description   

 

A Brighter, zero carbon future awaits! 

 

Join our dedicated team where we are involved in the delivery of civil engineering services from feasibility through construction stage across a wide range of electricity infrastructure projects supporting ESB’s strategic objectives of decarbonising electricity, building resilient infrastructure and empowering clients.  

 

The portfolio of work will include new build projects, remedial works to existing assets and the development of new Renewable energy projects in Ireland and abroad. The portfolio will encompass buildings, power stations, electrical infrastructure, and large macro-infrastructure such as dams.

 

The team specialises in; 

  • provision of civil, drainage and hydrological technical engineering services in the delivery of project works packages. 

  • Designing surface water drainage systems for developments in urban and rural settings including the appropriate use of sustainable drainage systems (SUDS). 

  • Carrying out Flood Risk Assessment and hydrological studies (e.g. Section 50 Applications). 

 

We are looking for an experienced civil engineer to join us on our journey to a Brighter Future. 

 

 

Key Responsibilities   

 

  • Demonstrate a commitment to safety and quality in all aspects of your role. 

  • Provide civil, drainage and water engineering technical services and design capability from concept to detailed design to procurement and the delivery of engineering works. 

  • Manage and co-ordinate all relevant civil, drainage and water engineering and associated disciplines’ activities required to successfully deliver projects to approved scope, budget and programme including the management of civil works contracts. 

  • Ability to carry out site inspections, arrange surveys, analyse information gathered, and to produce effective drainage designs. 

  • Coordination with other disciplines, working in a proactive way to deliver high quality projects to the client’s satisfaction. 

  • Ensuring all planning permission and licensing conditions are complied with and liaison with all relevant statutory authorities and other stakeholders.  

 

 

Experience and Qualifications 

 

Essential  

 

  • Minimum 5 years relevant experience. 

  • Developed a strong technical capability, in civil, drainage and water engineering design and competence to deliver civil, drainage and water engineering packages. 

  • Experience in the use of specialist software in hydrological, hydraulic or drainage modelling. 

  • Demonstrated a strong capability in assessing, communicating and managing project critical technical risks. 

  • Demonstrated a record of successfully managing significant projects or aspects of significant projects. 

  • Demonstrated a strong capability in report writing. 

  • A ‘can do’ attitude in all dealings with internal and external stakeholders. 

  • Full driving licence and access to a car. 

  • Level 8 Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification. 

 

Desirable  

  

  • A strong commercial and project management capability. 

  • Experience of the management of surface and/or ground water contamination will be an advantage. 

  • Experience in performing PSDP/PD role on projects.  

  • Level 9 Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification. 

  • Chartered status in a recognised professional engineering institution. 

 

 

Location  

 

Your base will be at one of our offices situated in our One Dublin Airport Central or Eastgate Cork office.

 

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 one anchor day 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 

 

Water & Geospatial Team Leader within Civil, Environmental & Renewable Engineering 

 

 

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 

 

€57,950 to €68,150 per annum

 

 
Closing Date 

 

6th March 2025

 

 

Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie 

 

If you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact recruitment@esb.ie  

 

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role. 

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