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Professional Engineer, Civil/ Structural

 
 
Vacancy Number:  23073
Engineering - Other
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.

Are you looking for a new challenge?

A Brighter, zero carbon future awaits!

 

Join our dedicated team where we provide specialist engineering services to our Networks businesses in the area of transmission and distribution infrastructure projects. The team specialises in;

  • Delivering civil and structural designs on a wide range of transmission and distribution infrastructure projects.
  • Developing standards, material design development and analysis.

 

The role of the successful candidate will be to work on civil/structural design aspects of transmission and distribution infrastructure projects, material specification and project management in our Transmission and Distribution Delivery Design department.

 

We are looking for an Engineer with civil, structural engineering experience to join us on our journey to a Brighter Future.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

 

 

Civil and Structural Design

  • Design using non-linear finite element design software to undertake the designs of structures such as lattice towers up to 50m, wood poles and the latest innovative transmission structures including composite, concrete & laminate.
  • Design of transmission foundations (reinforced pad, piles, pile caps).
  • Working with structural detailers creating detailed designs and drawings plans for their designs for transmission line projects.
  • Developing project designs, preparation of construction documentation.
  • Providing oversight on site to ensure designs are implemented to the required standard.
  • Undertaking health and safety design coordination.

Materials development and testing

  • Following design, witness full scale destructive tower loading test, wood pole load testing, steel component load testing at our international supplier locations.

Innovation

  • Support the introduction of new innovative materials to support the targets of ESB’s networks for net zero strategy including fibre reinforced polymer poles and non-destructive testing of structurers including poles.

Standards Development

  • Be supported to enhance the knowledge on the basis of civil and structural design to update current standards and develop future standards (ESB standards, Irish standards and international standards).
  • Engage with our international collaborative bodies such as Cigré and CEATI and opportunities to expand capability through virtual and in person networking at working group meetings.

Opportunities for growth

  • To expand knowledge on carbon fibre core conductors, wider overhead lines technologies from the experienced structural design function

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

 

Working as part of this dynamic team, you will always have new challenges and new problems to solve – working together is key.  You will have the autonomy to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems with the support of your colleagues.

 

We are looking for the following skills;

 

Essential

 

  • Minimum engineering experience in a design office of 2 years
  • A strong work ethic with a clear focus on delivery to safety, time, quality, and cost objectives
  • Strong technical capability
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong report writing experience
  • Strong ability to prioritise with excellent organisational skills
  • Detailed knowledge & experience of safety principles in design
  • Proven track record of project co-ordination to the highest technical standards
  • Drivers licence and access to a car

 

Desirable

  • Experience in the delivery of work packages for the construction phase of projects
  • Knowledge and experience of engineering design software – AutoCAD, Microstation and Microsoft Project
  • Experience in development of material specifications and materials tender assessments
  • Knowledge and experience of ISO Quality systems

 

Qualifications

 

Essential

  • Level 8 Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent work experience is essential.

 

Location

 

Your base will be at one of our offices situated at One Dublin Airport Central or Eastgate Cork.

 

ESB is committed to offering flexibility in ways of working and we call that Smart Working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible and remote ways of working. The successful candidate may combine remote / smart working within the jurisdiction, with attendance at base for in-person collaboration, the frequency of which is agreed with the manager and subject to ongoing review.

 

Travel to project locations as required, is a key requirement of the role.

Why ESB?

 

  • Opportunity to lead and operate on frontline of Ireland’s transition to net zero future​
  • Embracing & facilitating a Smart Working Future​ / Hybrid Working
  • Career development through mentoring, and training 
  • Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
  • Active Social & Sports Clubs
  • Networking opportunities
  • Credit Union
  • Generous Pension Contributions
  • Access to Staff Well Being programmes
  • Generous parents leave entitlements
  • Great team environment working to our Core Values – Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted
  • ESB has a comprehensive Diversity and Inclusion Programme

 

Reporting to

 

Team Leader, Transmission and Distribution Delivery, ESB Engineering and Major Projects.

 

 

Salary

 

€46,000 to €54,000 per annum

 

 

Closing Date

 

22nd April 2024

 If you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact recruitment@esb.ie

 

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