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Senior Professional Civil Engineer

 
Vacancy Number:  29060
Category:  Engineering - Civil / Structural
Job Type:  Full-time
 
 
 

A Brighter, zero carbon future awaits!  

Join our dedicated team where we provide specialist engineering services in the Design and Construction of High Voltage Transmission and Distribution Assets for the Networks Business.  

The team specialises in; 

  • Conceptual and detailed Engineering Design. 

  • Design Safety Management. 

  • Project programming and commercial management. 

  • Design review for EPC and Design and Build Projects  

 

Key Responsibilities 

Responsibilities will cover the items below:  

 

  • Provision of the requisite civil and structural technical engineering services within the HV Substations Civil Team fully embracing ESB’s Safety Culture. Projects covered within the team can involve a range of civil and structural design disciplines including reinforced concrete and structural steel design. 

  • Prepare civil and structural engineering technical specifications, reports and design drawings. 

  • Undertake site inspections, data collection and analysis to facilitate effective technical designs and / or technical assessments. 

  •  Provide inputs for site investigation, assessment, feasibility, design and consenting purposes. 

  • Provide design review support as required for EPC and Design and Build delivered projects. 

  • Undertake lead engineer role on projects with responsibilities including coordinating multi-disciplinary design inputs, Client interfacing, design fee and programme management. 

  • Mentor and provide technical support to lesser experienced team members. 

 

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. 

  • A high level of specialist expertise, including a strong technical capability, in Civil or Structural engineering with particular reference to reinforced concrete and/or structural steel design.. 

  • At least 5 years relevant Civil or Structural engineering experience. 

  • Demonstrated a record of successfully managing significant projects or key aspects of significant projects. 

  • A strong commercial and project management capability. 

  • Ability to work and share knowledge and competencies within a team structure. 

  • Full clean driving licence and access to a car. 

  • Strong safety awareness and competency. 

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. 

  • Flexibility to travel nationwide. 

 

Qualifications 

Essential  

Level 8 Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification.  

 

Location 

The Sidings Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 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,  at least two days per week. 

 

Reporting to 

Reporting to, Senior Team leader, HV Substations Delivery, Networks Engineering 

 

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  

 

Salary 

€ 59,000 to € 70,000 per annum

 

Closing Date

25th September 2026 

 

Interview

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy:

 

  • Accountable and Ethical
  • Collaborative
  • Growing and Adaptive
  • Proactive
  • Respectful and Supportive

 

More information available on Our People Promise

 

Notes

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland / UK prior to commencement of employment.   

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law. 

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie.  

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.
 

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