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Project Engineer, Visibility & Mapping

 
 
Vacancy Number:  26026
Engineering - Project Management
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

 

Distribution Markets & System Operations (DMSO) is a new function established to drive ESB Networks’ transition to a high-renewable, low-carbon energy system.  The DMSO’s purpose is to build, maintain, operate, and develop the network to meet the changing needs of society, with customers at the centre, while delivering operational excellence and ensuring the security of supply.   

 

The Operational Visibility & Mapping team (OVM), part of the Operations Solutions Delivery (OSD) pillar within the new DMSO, is seeking to recruit a Project Engineer. The Operational Visibility & Mapping team is responsible for developing the technical and delivery strategy to secure operational visibility (mapping and monitoring) of the low voltage electricity system.

 

This includes establishing a technical strategy and clear, well defined and supported delivery programme. This must account for technical and practical needs (e.g. locational, accuracy), alternative approaches (e.g. leveraging existing data sets) and ensure that deliverability requirements (contracting, specifications, processes and procedures) are developed, maintained and available as required.

 

This position provides an excellent opportunity for successful candidates to build or further develop the following competencies:

 

  • Programme Management
  • Technical development
  • Commercial and Stakeholder Management
  • Data Analytics

 

  

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Developing and managing the delivery of OVM work programmes.
  • Establish and maintain processes and procedures to deliver the Mapping and Monitoring programmes of work.
  • Work with key stakeholders to successfully deliver project works applying a high level of safety standards in all aspects of work. 
  • Develop and delivery of procedure training and briefings material.
  • Develop a strong safety, quality, environmental and performance culture within the OVM team.
  • Deliver the operational mapping & monitoring functional specification for the Operational Visibility and Mapping work stream in the DMSO. 
  • Supporting the preparation for delivery of mapping & monitoring plans, by working with the business to establish prerequisites including specifications, procurement, contracting, procedures for installation, maintenance and operational requirements, and ongoing reporting and monitoring processes.
  • Managing pilots to test emerging technical solutions & establish effective, safe working processes and procedures.
  • Build relationships with relevant key stakeholders across ESB and with relevant external agencies.
  • Use appropriate IT systems to assist in the management of day-to-day activities.

 

 

Experience and Qualifications

 

  • A 3rd level degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience is essential.
  • Minimum of 3 years' relevant work experience in the areas of Transmission & Distribution or equivalent project management including design and construction
  • Strong people skills, experience delivering within a team or cross functional initiatives, to solve problems and get the job done.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and good report witting skills
  • Good IT skills (MS office suite)
  • Strong technical background, capable of good judgements relating to technical alternatives, practical and safety impacts.
  • Knowledge of ESB Networks Safety Rules Knowledge of LV, MV, HV network operations
  • Experience of / involvement in projects where data analytics approaches were applied

 

 

Location

 

Leopardstown Dublin.

 

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

 

Projects Team Lead, Operational Visibility & Mapping

 

 

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 

  • 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 


Salary starting from €48,000 per annum.

 

 
Closing Date 
 

6th 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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