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Design Engineer, Telecoms

 
 
Vacancy Number:  26031
Engineering - Telecoms
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 

  

The Senior Design Engineer will lead day-to-day design activities to facilitate the delivery of HV CP Work programmes, Capital, Repayable and Asset replacement programmes of work in Networks Telecoms. 

  

Working closely with the Design Manager, PMO, Customer Stakeholders, and Program delivery teams, you will contribute to all aspects of the design lifecycle, Pre CACapital Approval) and post CA to ensure design stages delivery in a timely and effective manner. 

  

The Senior Design Engineer will provide support to the appointed telecoms PSDP contact person during non-regular works projects to ensure all design related safety documentation and safety file content is available, up to date and in compliance with legislative and duty holding responsibilities. 

  

The Senior Design Engineer will lead the production of Scope of Works, associated costings estimates, design risk assessments and design pack generation as part of all telecoms projects designs which will involve interfacing with subject matter experts, technology service owners and delivery teams. 

  

  

Key Responsibilities 

  

Key responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the following: 

  

  • Stakeholder Liaison 

  • Leads non-regular & complex design projects 

  • Ensure all design activities are carried out in line with ESBN policies & standards 

  • Contribute to the development of content for design packs to delivery teams 

  • Support with design team development and knowledge transfer within the team  

  • Feed into the Scoping & Pre Capital Approval process and provide the required information to stakeholders  

  • Production of and reviews telecoms Scope of Work & costs for Capital Approvals, design risk assessments, providing the required information 

  • Actively supports PSDP duty holder for non-regular works projects to ensure design and specification activity comply with safety legislation 

  • Supports Design Quality Assurance and control- Inhouse & design partners 

  • Assist and support the design team manager in the planning and coordination of team tasks across design work streams 

  • Undertake site surveys and visits as required for project meetings and design stage scoping exercises. 

  • Ability to Develop Self’s technical and leadership competencies 

  • Additional duties as required by line manager  

 

  

Experience & Qualifications 

  

Essential 

 

  • Level 7/8 Engineering qualification  

  • Minimum of 5-7 years relevant experience is essential 

  • Strong stakeholder management skills 

  • Ability to act independently and take initiative  

  • Demonstrate experience in a technical, design process or project management functional area 

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

  • Proven communication skills, both written and verbal, to business and technology audiences 

  • Experience working collaboratively with a geographically dispersed group as well as centralised office-based teams 

  • Holds Technology and Network architecture knowledge in Telecoms (1 of or selection) – Utility grade multiplexers and teleprotection services, microwave and polling radio systems, cellular LTE and Optical DWDM systems. Layer 3 routers, IP/MPLS and MPLS/TP architectures, Utility fibre network design 

  • Full clean driving licence – Travel will be a feature of the role 

 

Desirable

 

  • Knowledge of relevant policies, standards, procedures, design standards including Health & Safety legislation 

  • Experience in the preparation and production of documentation such as design Scope of Works, costing estimates and /or business cases and design packs 

  • Experience in scheduling work and deliverables – MS Project 

  • Experience in Project Management Methodologies and Strategic Planning 

  • Extensive IT and digital skills including MS teams and MS power app’s  

  • Chartered Engineer or active in route pathway in obtaining a professional title, ie CEng 

  • Telecoms and/or Networking Certifications, ie. CCNA , MPLS/TP, Wireless Microwave, Cellular LTE 

  • Leadership Skillsets/Training 

  • Level 9 Postgraduate upskilling – Designer accreditations and further learning 

  • PSDP/PSCS and Designer role training/certification and role demonstration  

  • Demonstration of interest in Mentoring pathway with ESBN 

 

 

Location

  

Networks Telecoms is based in ESB Networks, Leopardstown Rd, Sandyford, Co Dublin, however flexible arrangements will be considered for this role. 

  

Travel within Ireland will be a feature of 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

  

Design Manager, Telecoms Strategy & Business Support, Networks Telecoms 

 

 

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
  • Comprehensive Diversity & Inclusion programme
  • Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

 

 

Salary

 

Salary starting from €57,900


 

Closing Date

 

13th 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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