Job Description

The Generation Engineering department in ESB Engineering and Major Projects (EMP) is the centre of engineering for ESB’s generation businesses. The Projects & Overhauls department function within Generation Engineering is to aide ESB Generation & Trading (G&T) in the delivery of overhauls & outages across the asset portfolio, both thermal & Hydro focused.

We currently have an opportunity for Senior Electrical Engineers within the Projects & Overhauls Team in Generation Engineering. The successful candidate will support ESB with the management of overhaul projects on existing assets for ESB G&T.

Suitable candidates will aide in the technical delivery of electrical plant overhauls across the ESB Generation portfolio, both thermal & Hydro focused. Aligned with same, candidates should have a background in construction, commissioning, maintenance, or operation of:

· Generators

· AVR Systems

· MV/LV Switchgear & Technologies

· Electrical Control - Systems & Protections

· Transformers

· Power Generation Electrical Balance of Plant Technologies.

· Knowledge of Power Generation Control Systems (DCS).

· Other heavy industrial experience as applicable.

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to the following:

· Support Overhaul Planning & Programme: Aide the Station & Project Manager in the planning phase through to safe & efficient delivery of electrical plant scopes aligned with Overhaul / Outage programmes.

· Support the Asset Management Process: Support on technical input, liaison with Asset Specialists & reporting on assets pre/post overhaul to the aide in the Long-Term Asset Planning.

· Advance experience & knowledge in Generation assets: In preparation & delivery of overhauls, develop a thorough understanding of electrical asset types applicable to each station, including electrical balance of plant areas. (Plant area knowledge training for specific asset types will be provided).

· Contract Management & Procurement: Manage allocated electrical contracts and other assigned work scopes, including procurement elements such as specification generation, tendering, evaluations & awards.

· Safety Compliance: Ensure all project works comply with statutory safety, health, and environmental regulations and ESB Technical Standards & Guidelines. Where required, carry out authorized roles under the safety rules (Safe Systems of Work), training for same & plant area knowledge development will be provided.

· Inspection & Test Plans: Implement Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) for electrical assets in collaboration with the relevant internal Competent Persons and/or Asset Management Specialists.

· Supervision & Quality Assurance: Supervise contractors' work daily, review ITP protocol sheets, and ensure work quality aligns with Project Quality Plan. Quality assurance at the work interface will be a key feature of the role.

· Audits & Reporting: Conduct regular safety, environment, and quality audits; report progress against schedule; attend project meetings.

· Outage Planning & Execution: Plan and supervise engineering site works for outages and overhauls on main/ ancillary electrical plant equipment.

Experience and Qualifications

· Proven track record of significant experience in the power generation industry. A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience is required.

· The candidate will possess competence in design, construction, commissioning, maintenance or operation of electrical systems in power generation or related process/ heavy industry.

· Strong interpersonal skills, ability to manage stakeholders, to work and share knowledge within a team structure and to make quality decisions and judgements

· The candidate will possess project engineering and project management skills, strong time management and prioritisation skills

· Strong communication, report writing skills and proficient computer skills (including MS Office)

· Well versed with health, safety, construction and environment standards and procedures, including risk assessment skills

· Full clean driving license (B car licence)

Essential

· Primary Degree in Electrical Engineering (Level 8 NFQ) or equivalent relevant work experience.

Desirable

· Chartered Engineering status with a recognised engineering institution or demonstrable evidence of progress towards same is preferred.

Location

ESB Engineering and Major Projects office, The Sidings, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2 or EMP Eastgate Cork. Due to the nature of the work most time will be spent on site for the preparation and delivery of overhaul works. Flexibility is important in this role as the role may require include travel both nationally & internationally.

Reporting to

Projects & Overhauls Team Leader – Generation Engineering 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 €59,000 - €70,000 per annum Closing Date 12th October 2026 Interview Candidates 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 is 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.