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Network Designers - Site Acquisition & Easements

 
 
Vacancy Number:  25976
Craft/Technical - Engineering Officers
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 

 

The Site Acquisition & Easements Network Designer (Engineering Officer) is responsible for preparing timely documentation and accurate maps for MV substation sites, underground cable/forestry easements, and for negotiating and processing forestry compensation claims by public & private foresters/landowners in line with current guidelines and agreements. The Network Designer (Engineering Officer) will work closely and collaboratively with colleagues in the ESB Legal (Property) team, who are responsible for processing and completing all legal formalities to secure legal title and/or legal easements as applicable to each site. 

 

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Processing MV Substation Site Acquisitions as required.
  • Processing cable easements and forestry easements
  • Working closely with ESB Legal (Property) team and providing all necessary documentation and maps to facilitate completion of legal formalities to secure enduring title and/or legal easements as appliable. 
  • Compliance with applicable Health & Safety and Environmental legislation 
  • Following ESB’s Code of Ethics “Our Code” 
  • Manage own workload as agreed with relevant Manager(s) 
  • Delivering an excellent customer service in line with ESB Networks Customer Charter 
  • Gaining and maintaining an excellent knowledge of HV / MV / LV Electrical Networks depending on specific area of work and expertise 
  • Use of ESBN’s IT systems, including G/Designer, SAP MOiP/IWM/ARM, Launchpad, MS-Excel etc 
  • Preparing scopes of work, costing templates and safety documentation 
  • Recording and updating the Distribution Network on the relevant IT systems 
  • Maintaining commercial focus by preparing least cost technically acceptable designs 
  • Liaising and negotiating with Local Authorities, landowners and other parties to obtain routes for underground cables and overhead lines in accordance with legislation and ESB policies 
  • Compliance with legislation and ESB Policy in relation to obtaining consent from landowners including issuing wayleaves 
  • Providing support in the planning and execution of construction and maintenance work programmes as required 

 

  

Experience and Qualifications

 

Essential 

  • A minimum QQI Level 6 Electrical Trade Certificate or equivalent or higher qualification.
  • Ability to translate scope and policy requirements into constructable designs 
  • Ability to implement standards and policies to ensure optimum design 
  • Minimum of 3 years relevant experience 

 

Desirable 

  • Knowledge of ESB IT systems  
  • Understands and applies the relevant approved Quality Management standards in ESB Networks 
  • Project Management skills 
  • Knowledge of ESB network assets; Substations, Lines, Cables, Protection and Metering 

 

 

Locations 

 

South East Region – Dublin South, Arklow, Enniscorthy. Waterford 

 

 

Reporting to 

 

Design Manager Systems, Site Acquisition & Easements

  

 

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
  • Comprehensive Diversity & Inclusion programme
  • Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

 

 

Salary

 

€48,000 to €56,000 per annum

 

 

Closing Date

 

3rd January 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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