Vacancy Number:
28607
Category:
Engineering - Other
Job Type:
Full-time
Are you looking for a new challenge? A Brighter, zero carbon future awaits!
An opportunity has arisen in Networks Engineering, the home of engineering capability and technical expertise for the ESB Group in delivering our Net Zero 2040 targets. The successful candidate will work in the Standards & Materials group in High Voltage (HV) Linear Assets Delivery in Networks Engineering.
In support of ESB’s strategy to build a more resilient electricity network, Engineering & Major Projects requires a technically strong individual to support the development and application of engineering standards and data insights for transmission overhead line capital programmes.
The role sits at the interface between Design, Standards, Materials, Asset Management and Project Delivery, ensuring alignment between engineering principles, asset behaviour and the application of data within transmission capital programmes.
In addition to providing technical leadership to the overhead line group, the successful candidate will play a key role in the management, interpretation and application of engineering data, ensuring that inspection outputs, contractor data and field observations are translated into consistent asset information. This will support the evolution of engineering standards, asset assessment methodologies and modelling approaches.
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership in the delivery of design for overhead lines from 38 kV to 400 kV.
Support the development and application of overhead line standards, specifications and design methodologies across transmission capital projects
Provide engineering input on material performance, failure mechanisms and long-term asset behaviour to inform design and specification decisions
Support technical review of design outputs, ensuring alignment with ESB safety, quality and performance requirements and driving continuous improvement in standards and practices
Ensure alignment between standards, asset data and inspection outputs within project prioritisation and specification
Lead the management and quality assurance of overhead line data, ensuring consistent interpretation and application across transmission capital programme delivery
Provide recognised technical guidance on the translation of engineering data into transmission asset behaviour insights, supporting alignment between observed condition, deterioration mechanisms and modelling assumptions
Support the development and continuous improvement of condition assessment, interpretation frameworks and intervention mapping to enable consistent and risk informed decision making
Analyse condition trends and failure modes, informing improvements to engineering standards, specifications and intervention strategies
Work with Asset Management to ensure engineering data and insights are effectively translated into decision support inputs
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
The successful candidate will have the qualities listed below:
Level 8 degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
Minimum of 7 years experience in the design of Overhead Transmission Lines
Strong understanding of:
Overhead line components, materials and failure mechanisms
Condition assessment and engineering interpretation of defects
Engineering standards and design principles
Experience working with engineering data, inspection outputs or asset information
Ability to interpret technical data and apply engineering judgement in a structured and consistent manner
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
The demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
A proven track record of success contributing to the training and development of technical professionals.
Valid driver's license for ROI, access to a car, and flexibility to travel nationwide.
Desirable
Experience supporting design, standards and specification development
Exposure to asset health frameworks, condition indexing and deterioration modelling approaches
Experience working across Engineering, Asset Management and Project Delivery interfaces
Location
This position will be based in ESB EMP Dublin or Cork office 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 on at least two days 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
Senior Team Leader, Standards & Materials Group within HV Linear Assets Delivery
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
€71,000 - €84,000 Per annum
Closing Date
26th June 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,
[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.
