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Senior Professional Geotechnical Engineer

 
Vacancy Number:  28047
Category:  Engineering - Other
Job Type:  Full-time
 

Join our dedicated group where we provide a range of planning, design, construction, operation & maintenance, and management services required for electricity industry infrastructure projects in Ireland. Our work directly strengthens Ireland’s electricity infrastructure and directly supports ESB’s Net Zero 2040 strategy, enabling a more resilient and sustainable energy future.

 

A Brighter, zero carbon future awaits!

 

The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will play a key role in the delivery of specialist geotechnical engineering services from feasibility through to construction stage of EMP projects for ESB. This role involves close collaboration with design teams, ESB partners, and Contractors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Provide advanced geotechnical expertise and technical leadership on complex and challenging projects, ensuring high‑quality engineering outcomes.
  • Perform detailed geotechnical design and analysis, including foundations, retaining structures, ground improvement, earthworks, and solutions for soft ground conditions such as peat.
  • Assess geotechnical stability and performance, including slope stability analyses, dam and embankment evaluations, and interpretation of soil and rock parameters to support design and construction.
  • Develop, maintain, and manage Geotechnical Risk Registers, establishing mitigation strategies and response plans throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Lead and oversee ground investigation activities, including specifying, procuring, managing, and interpreting GI data, supported by desk studies and site walk‑overs.
  • Conduct failure investigations and root cause analyses, preparing comprehensive technical reports and ensuring compliance with geotechnical standards and best practices.
  • Maintain strong commercial awareness across all project stages, ensuring geotechnical inputs support efficient, cost‑effective, and value‑driven delivery.

 

Experience and Qualifications 

Essential

  • Minimum 5 years relevant geotechnical consultancy experience.
  • Familiarity with applicable Codes and Standards and industry current best practice  
  • Experience with soil mechanics computer analysis and design packages (e.g. Oasys suite etc)  
  • Extensive experience of working with a wide range of challenging ground types including peat and karst ground  
  • Knowledge of recent Geotechnical Research/Developments pertinent to our business 
  • Excellent Communication and report writing skills 
  • Experience with working in multi-disciplinary teams delivering small to large scale projects. 
  • Experience in the use of Eurocodes 
  • Full driving licence and access to a car
  • Level 8 Degree in Civil Engineering

 

Desirable

  • A recognisable Level 9 degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or related discipline
  • Chartered status of a recognised Professional Institution

 

Location 

This role is based in either E&MP Dublin/ Cork offices but travel to project locations as required is a key requirement of the 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 of frequency as agreed with their manager. 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

Senior Team Leader - Network Civil Environmental Engineering Department (NCEE) or Generation Civil and Environmental Engineering

 

Why Work with Us?

  • Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
  • 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

€59,000 - €70,000 per annum


Closing Date

3rd March 2026

 

 

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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