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Project Engineer (Cables Specialist)

 
 
Vacancy Number:  25032
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.

Join our dedicated team where we provide project development, construction, commissioning and handover of major projects to Network Assets and provide engineering services to ESB Networks.

Current vacancies include experienced Project Engineer – Cable Specialist Lead

 

The team specialises in:

 

  • Project delivery post receipt of Capital Approval through to asset handover to Networks.  
  • All aspects of the major projects/programmes they are tasked to deliver including energisation dates, resourcing, materials, quality, safety, commercial management and realization of the business cases.  
  • Providing assurance that contractors deliver on their contractual commitments and work in close partnership with Networks & Design in the delivery of these major Projects.  
  • Ensuring that there is a consistent and repeatable approach to major projects to ensure the best outcome for ESB. 

 

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Work with the various Project Manager’s to successfully deliver High Voltage cable project works applying a high level of safety standards in all aspects of work
  • Supporting the tender process across all teams and provide specialist support to project teams at design and constructability reviews
  • Construction Management – Lead out on cable delivery to the highest standard across full portfolio including key focus on quality assurance across cable and jointing materials, material handling, jointer training, installation methodology and commissioning
  • Monitoring and managing contractors’ construction and commissioning schedules with a key focus on cable material, jointing, cable resourcing across these projects. 
  • Management of project interfaces such as ESB Telecoms, ESBN HV Cables Team and ESBN Commissioning Team
  • Close co-operation with Asset Management to ensure smooth handover of cable projects from a quality perspective
  • Build relationships with relevant key stakeholders across ESB, contractors, suppliers and other relevant external agencies 

 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

 

Essential  

  • Seven or more years’ experience in the Underground cable electricity industry. 
  • Proven ability to deliver on the “key responsibilities” outlined above. 
  • Experience of dealing with construction contractors to ensure that they deliver to specified cable requirements. 
  • Strong understanding of requirements for working in live substations 
  • The demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities. 
  • Excellent understanding of key cabling elements of projects and ability to plan ahead for future major projects. 
  • Self-starter with ability to manage own work and support others within project teams. 
  • Hold a full driving license and have access to a car. 
  • Strong Safety awareness and competency
  • Flexibility to travel nationwide

 

Desirable

  • Excellent understanding of key elements of High Voltage (HV) Cable design, jointing and Commissioning. 
  • Construction experience across a wide range of high voltage cable projects,
  • Previous HV cable jointing experience

 

 

Qualifications

 

Essential

  • Level 8 Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience is essential in the HV cable field   

 

Desirable

  • Previous HV jointing qualification/approval

 

 

Location

 

Our offices are situated at One Dublin Airport Central for this role.

 

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

 

Reporting to the Project Manager

 

 

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

 

€66,000 to €78,000 per annum

 

 

Closing Date 

 

6th May 2024

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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