A Brighter, zero carbon future awaits!

Join our dedicated team within Engineering and Major Projects, Transmission and Distribution Delivery (TDD), where we provide specialist engineering services to our Networks businesses in the area of overhead line (OHL) transmission and distribution infrastructure projects. The team specialises in:

• Delivering designs on a wide range of Overhead line transmission projects.
• Developing overhead line standards, material design development and analysis.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on overhead line design, material specification, and project management within our Transmission and Distribution Delivery overhead line Design department, based in Dublin or Cork.

Experience and Qualifications

Working as part of this dynamic team, you will always have new challenges and problems to solve – teamwork is key. You will have the autonomy to tackle tasks and solve problems with support from your colleagues. We are looking for the following skills:

Essential

• Minimum 2 years' relevant experience in a design office
• A strong work ethic with a focus on delivering safety, timeliness, quality, and cost objectives
• Strong technical capability
• Driver's license and access to a car is essential 
• Excellent communication skills
• Detailed knowledge and experience of safety principles in design
• Proven track record of project coordination to the highest technical standards
• Ability to work within a team structure

Desirable

• Experience in delivering work packages for the construction phase of projects
• Knowledge and experience of overhead lines materials
• Proficiency in overhead lines design software – PLS‑CADD, AutoCAD, Microstation, and Microsoft Project
• Experience in developing material specifications and materials tender assessments
• Knowledge and experience of ISO Quality systems

Location

This position will be based in ESB, One Dublin Airport Central, Dublin or Eastgate, Little Island, Cork.

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

Senior Team leader, Overhead lines, Transmission and Distribution Delivery Department, ESB Engineering and Major Projects.

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 - €56,000 per annum 

Closing Date

25th June 2025