Electrical Engineer

We are looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer, HV Assets with a minimum of seven years’ post-graduate experience to act as a HV assets lead technical specialist

In support of ESB’s strategic objectives of decarbonising electricity, building resilient infrastructure and empowering clients, you will lead the preparation, development and implementation of technical specifications for HV substation primary assets.   These will be utilised by key stakeholders e.g. ESB Networks, EMP Networks Project Delivery, NIE and external clients such as Eirgrid.

Key Responsibilities

The role includes the following responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation/updating of HV primary assets technical specifications, technical schedules etc. required to complete tender enquiry documentation.
• Technical and commercial review of tenderers’ submissions and produce tender evaluation reports.
• Participate in contract negotiations to achieve best value for money available from the market for the client.
• Design review of HV equipment to ensure compliance with the technical specification and risk assessment of these HV equipment designs.
• Act as lead technical specialist and client representative at factory audits, FATs, SATs etc.
• Carry out HV primary asset fault investigations in coordination with the relevant stakeholders and make critical design decisions and recommendations.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• A Level 8 engineering qualification or equivalent work experience is essential
• Minimum of seven years post-graduate experience in HV Power and/or HV T&D industry.
• Very strong knowledge of HV primary assets such as Power Transformers / Reactors, FACTS (e.g. Statcoms, Series Compensation), GIS and AIS equipment and Instrument Transformers.
• A strong understanding of HV primary asset technical specifications and of how their lifecycle influences the technical specification.  
• A strong appreciation of, and commitment to, safety and quality of HV primary assets for their complete lifecycle. 
• A Strong understanding of tendering, tender evaluations, and the tender process.
• A good understanding of Engineering, Procurement & Contract (EPC) projects.
• Full driver’s license

Location

This role is based in EMP Dublin office at Dublin Airport but travel to project locations and OEM factory locations for short durations is a key requirement of the role.

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

Manager Primary Assets Team, TDE.

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

€69,500 to €85,000

Closing Date

13 August 2025