Vacancy Number:
28730
Category:
Customer
Job Type:
Full-time
Position Description
To act as the primary subject matter expert (SME) for Electric Ireland regarding all-island wholesale market developments. This role ensures Electric Ireland’s portfolio is optimized and compliant with the Single Electricity Market (SEM) rules while leading the business through strategic and technical changes.
Key Responsibilities
Actively participate in and stay up-to-date with various SEM market committees and industry fora (e.g., TSC Modifications Committee, SEM Committee consultations).
Review and implement strategy changes for the wholesale market, ensuring Electric Ireland is positioned to meet net-zero targets and 80% renewable integration goals by 2030.
Lead all formal communications for Electric Ireland regarding wholesale market issues, including drafting policy response papers for the CRU, Utility Regulator, and government departments and participating in engagement forums.
Leading business-wide changes for Electric Ireland when relevant to wholesale market modifications, such as updates to the Trading and Settlement Code (TSC) or Capacity Market arrangements. This may include the establishment of project forums to manage change effectively.
Provide technical and commercial expertise to support the development and implementation of new wholesale products, including Flexibility Services , Demand Side Response (DSR), and new low-carbon offerings for large energy users.
Serve as the central point of contact between trading teams, retail business units, and external market operators ( SEMO /SEMOpx) to ensure seamless market participation.
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
A Level 8 Honours degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, or a related quantitative field.
A minimum of 7+ years in the energy industry.
Understanding of I-SEM market design, balancing market principles, and the Integrated Business Planning process.
Exceptional ability to lead high-stakes communications and translate complex regulatory changes into clear actionable advice for senior management.
Desirable
Ability to represent the companies interests at industry forums
Ability to review changes and efficiently assess likely impact on business processes and/or commercial impact.
Location
This position will be based in Swift Square, Santry, Dublin 9.
Smart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in-person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility. The successful candidate may work flexibly within the jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration at least two days per week . All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business.
Reporting To
Trading Manager, Electric Ireland
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
S alary
€71,900 - 84,600 per annum (depending on experience)
Closing Date
30th July 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 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,
[email protected].
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.
