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Energy Credits Specialist [15 Months]

 
Vacancy Number:  27912
Category:  Engineering - Project Management
Job Type:  Full-time
 

Position Description

We are seeking an Energy Credits Specialist with a degree in Engineering or another technical discipline and 3 to 5 years experience in the energy or related industries. Familiarity with the Irish Energy Efficiency Obligation Scheme (EEOS) is highly desirable.

 

You will be responsible for delivering non-residential Energy Credits to meet Electric Ireland’s obligations under the EEOS. This is a customer-facing role with a strong regulatory and compliance element. The successful candidate will have excellent numeracy and analytical skills, excellent interpersonal and written communications skills, and will be strongly motivated to work with energy efficiency and sustainable energy technologies.

 

In support of ESB’s strategic objectives of decarbonising electricity and empowering clients, you will work closely with customers, with suppliers of energy credits, and with SEAI to ensure Electric Ireland’s compliance with its efficiency obligations. You will gain valuable experience and understanding of energy efficiency technologies and industrial processes across a range of industries.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver Electric Ireland’s Energy Credits Obligation: Engagement with customers and third parties, collation of documentation, submission to SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland) and processing of payments.
  • Measurement and Verification: Review energy efficiency measures and develop M&V plans to ensure customers take the correct steps to monitor their energy consumption in order to calculate eligible energy savings for reporting purposes.
  • Data Analysis: Develop different methods to validate savings, with the ability to find new ways to verify savings such as carrying out regression analysis and normalisation of data using ENPIs.
  • Contracting: Negotiate and enter into Agreements for the supply of credits.
  • Quality Assurance: Manage Quality Assurance framework in line with EEOS guidance and ISO 9001 quality standard.
  • Stakeholders: Manage key stakeholder relationships including relationships with SEAI, suppliers, and customers.

 

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 8 engineering or other technical degree, or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years relevant experience in the energy industry or related industries.
  • Excellent numeracy and analytical skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills.
  • Understanding of Energy Efficiency and related technologies in industry.
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work on own initiative.

Desirable 

  • Familiarity with the Irish Energy Efficiency Obligation Scheme.
  • Certified Energy Manager qualification.
  • Full drivers licence.

 

Location 

The successful candidate will join ESB’s Smart Energy Services team and will be based in Electric Ireland’s offices in Swift Square, Santry, Dublin, and in ESB Head Office in Dublin. Some travel may be required from time to time.

 

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 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

Asset Manager, ESB Smart Energy Services

 

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

€49,800 - €58,600 per annum (depending on experience)


Closing Date

20th February 2026

 

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

 

 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law. 

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

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.
 

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