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Engineer (Substation & DC Systems)

 
Vacancy Number:  26808
Category:  Engineering - Electrical
Job Type:  Full-time
 

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer (Substations & DC Systems) with a minimum of two years’ post-qualification experience in electrical, substation, or transmission/distribution engineering. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer seeking to deepen their expertise in high-voltage mobile substation bays and DC battery systems, while contributing to a team focused on national infrastructure resilience and energy transition.

 

The ideal candidate will have strong technical capability in substation or DC systems, the ability to collaborate across disciplines, and a proactive approach to professional development. Familiarity with ATEX compliance and a willingness to specialise further in this area are important.

 

In support of ESB’s strategic objectives of decarbonising electricity, building resilient infrastructure and empowering customers, you will enable critical grid continuity through the delivery and maintenance of mobile substation bays; support the safe deployment of compliant DC battery systems; and ensure asset resilience by contributing to standards, repair strategies and lifecycle decision-making in line with ESB’s Net Zero by 2040 strategy.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver technical and project management support for the installation and maintenance of 110 kV and 220 kV mobile substation bays.
  • Manage commissioning and compliance assurance of DC battery systems, including ATEX safety assessments.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders on risk-based asset condition evaluations and decision-making.
  • Support repair, upgrade and overhaul projects across the mobile bay and DC systems portfolio.
  • Contribute to the review and development of internal engineering standards and policies.
  • Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and design standards.
  • Participate in knowledge sharing, mentoring, and continuous improvement initiatives within the team.

 

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 8 qualification in Electrical, Power Systems, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in substation, transmission, or DC systems engineering.
  • Knowledge of high-voltage plant, DC battery infrastructure, and ATEX or safety compliance frameworks.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing technical documentation.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, solve problems, and work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Strong safety awareness and working knowledge of H&S, environmental, and design regulations.
  • Full clean driving licence.

 

Desirable

  • Experience with primary/secondary asset condition testing or performance analysis.
  • Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., Engineers Ireland, IET, CIGRE).

 

Location

This is primarily a site-based role. This position’s reporting base will be at One Dublin Airport Central, Dublin, Eastgate, Little Island, Cork, or Portlaoise.

 

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 as required. 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

Senior Team Leader, Mobile bays & DC battery systems, Substations Maintenance, 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

€48,000 to €59,000


Closing Date

09th June 2025

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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