Professional Engineer, Civil
Vacancy Number: 29055
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
Responsibilities will cover the items below:
- Provision of the requisite civil and structural technical engineering services within the Networks HV SubSstations 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.
- Specify and manage sub\-contractor and sub\-consultant inputsProvide input as necessary for site investigation, assessment, feasibility, design and consenting purposes.
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 Sstrong technical capability, in Civil or Structural engineering with particular reference to reinforced concrete and/or structural steel design.
- Strong project management and program management skills.
- Ability to work and share knowledge and competencies within a team structure.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong safety awareness and competency.
- At least 2 years relevant Civil or Structural engineering experience.
- A full clean Irish/EU driving licence
- Flexibility to travel nationwide.
Essential
Level 8 Engineering Degree, Level 7 Engineering Degree with relevant experience.
Location
The Sidings Dublin 2 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.
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
€49,000 \- €58,000 Per annum
Closing Date
22nd 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
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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