We are the people behind Ireland’s electricity grid. We operate the power system with world leading levels of variable asynchronous renewable generation, ensuring that everyone has power when they need it. But that’s not all, we are now transforming the power system for future generations.
And that’s just the beginning of our story. We have a critical purpose. That purpose is to transform the power system to enable our society to reduce our carbon emissions and meet our climate change and net zero ambitions.
Be part of the transformation!
Job Purpose
The Operations & Asset Management Directorate is at the heart of Ireland’s electricity system, bringing together expert professionals from engineering and commercial backgrounds. We’re central to delivering a secure, reliable, and sustainable power system and wholesale electricity market for the island of Ireland — and above all, ensuring the lights stay on.
Our mission is clear: support Ireland’s transition to 80% renewable electricity by 2030 and net zero by 2050. We manage real-time system and market operations, ensure financial settlement excellence, and engage directly with market participants. Through continuous improvement and innovation, we’re shaping a resilient, future-ready energy system that meets the evolving needs of all electricity users.
The Capacity Funding & Delivery team runs the auctions that secure the long-term capacity needed to keep the lights on and support Ireland’s transition to a low-carbon future, in line with the Climate Action Plan.
The Senior Analyst will deliver high‑quality analysis and operational support across Capacity Market and RESS auctions, contributing to governance, compliance, and market engagement. The role holder will mentor junior analysts, drive process improvements, and collaborate across the organisation to ensure successful auction delivery and capacity monitoring.
Key Responsibilities
- Auction Operations Support: Contribute to the planning and execution of Capacity Market and RESS auction cycles, delivering assigned work packages to agreed timelines and quality standards. Carry out technology reviews, draft technical specifications, and develop business requirements under the direction of the Senior Lead Analyst/Team Lead(s). Play a lead role in assessing the Applications for Qualification in a respective Auction
- System Development & Testing: Represent the team at functional system meetings as required; liaise with internal teams and third‑party vendors on change requests and issue management. Coordinate and manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for assigned releases: define test cases, execute tests, log defects, and verify fixes; provide user feedback to improve functionality and controls.
- Governance, Reporting & Communications: Produce clear analytical reports, market publications, and briefing materials for internal and external stakeholders; ensure traceability and reproducibility of results. Maintain documentation and evidence in line with internal procedures, T&Cs, and Agreed Procedures; support consultation responses and records management. Coordinate participant communications and manage queries in line with agreed timelines, ensuring consistency and professionalism.
- Project Management: Coach junior members (e.g., Operational Analysts); review their analysis and provide constructive feedback to build capability. Plan and coordinate tasks within small workstreams; assign and track activities for Operational Analysts as needed.
- Audit & Compliance: Prepare evidence packs, logs, and checklists to support audit readiness; follow control procedures and highlight risks or deviations promptly. Ensure compliance standards are met across assigned tasks; escalate issues where appropriate.
- Data, Tools & Insight: Prepare, validate, and analyse internal and external datasets; identify trends and insights to support decision‑making by the organisation, DECC, Regulators, and auction participants. Design and develop tools (e.g., in Excel, SQL, Python/R) to extract, transform, and analyse data; improve the day‑to‑day operation of auction processing. Use initiative to troubleshoot operational issues; propose practical, risk‑aware solutions and prioritise recommendations.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's degree or other relevant degree in Engineering, Finance, Commerce, Business Management, Risk Management or a related discipline
- Typically, with a minimum 3 years’ experience in the energy industry, ideally with exposure to electricity markets or regulatory environments.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; comfortable with complex data analysis and analytical tools (advanced Excel essential; SQL, Python/R, and Power BI/Tableau desirable).
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication; able to explain complex topics to technical and non‑technical audiences.
- Experience drafting technical specifications, business requirements, and test scripts; familiarity with User Acceptance Testing practices.
- Understanding of governance, compliance, and audit disciplines; meticulous attention to detail and record‑keeping
- Familiarity with Ireland’s electricity market (I‑SEM), Capacity Market, RESS, DECC policy context, and broader EU state‑aid energy policies is desirable.
Closing date for applications
6th February 2026
We value potential as much as experience. If you believe you can succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement.
We're dedicated to diversity and inclusion at Eirgrid. We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and the importance of a supportive culture for all our people to achieve their potential. Our diversity and inclusion networks have been designed to create an inclusive culture that enables our people to feel a sense of belonging at work.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.
