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Project Engineer

 
 
Vacancy Number:  25029
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 project delivery to ESB Networks. Current vacancies include experienced Project Engineer

 

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 Project Manager to successfully deliver project works applying a high level of safety standards in all aspects of work
  • Contractor management – Develop and manage project programmes. Monitoring and managing contractors’ construction and commissioning schedules. 
  • Overall management of the tender process including preparation of documents, evaluation and negotiation.
  • Construction Management
  • Management of project interfaces such as procurement, design, free issue material, power cables, telecoms
  • Coordination of project requirements into overall ESB / EirGrid outage schedules. 
  • Build relationships with relevant key stakeholders across ESB and in relevant external agencies 

 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

 

Essential

  • Seven or more years’ experience in the electricity industry, ideally within HV substation electrical field. 
  • Proven ability to deliver on the “key responsibilities” outlined above. 
  • Experience of dealing with construction contractors to ensure that they deliver to specified requirements. 
  • The demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities. 
  • Excellent understanding of key elements of construction and project management. 
  • Self-starter with ability to manage own work and support others within project team. 
  • 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) and Electrical design. 
  • Construction experience across a wide range of high voltage engineering projects, for example; 
  • Substations, Overhead Line and underground cables projects   
  • Strong knowledge of: HV Substations, Commissioning Process and station Civil works, etc.

 

 

Qualifications

 

Essential

  • Level 8 Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience is essential 

 

Desirable

  • Project Management Qualification is desirable
  • Chartered status or another relevant accreditation is desirable

 

 

Location

 

Our offices are situated at One Dublin Airport Central or Eastgate, Cork 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

 

3rd 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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