Transmission & Distribution Engineering (TDE) provides specialist asset lifecycle management engineering services across ESB’s Transmission & Distribution businesses.
The Substations Maintenance team delivers maintenance services and diagnostic testing of substation primary plant assets across ESB Networks and ESB Generation & Trading. This includes HV plant condition assessments, fault investigations, DC systems, SF6, rotating machinery and mobile substation fleet support.
As a key member of the team, the Senior Professional Engineer will deliver these services and contribute to ESB’s Net Zero 2040 strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential:
Desirable:
Qualifications
Essential:
Level 8 Engineering qualification or equivalent
Desirable: Chartered Engineer
Location
Portlaoise or Cork with nationwide travel and Smart Working.
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, on at least two anchor days per week.
Reporting To
Senior Team Leader, Substations Maintenance, Team South
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
14th 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:
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.
At ESB, we believe in a Brighter Future...
We believe that electricity is an enabler of societal and economic well-being and that every citizen should have access to secure, sustainable and affordable electricity supplies.
Since our establishment in 1927, we have worked to bring light and energy to the people of Ireland, allowing individuals and communities to fulfil their potential in whatever walk of life they are in.
Today, we continue to drive progress and change, constantly innovating and evolving to stay relevant and reliable for the many people who depend on us.
For us, it's not about short term gains. We are driven by a desire to put in place solutions today that will leave a positive legacy for generations to come.
We are harnessing all our resources for a brighter future, investing in our people and working collaboratively with partners to enhance the lives of our customers, drive economic progress and bring about a more sustainable future.
We strive to be a safety leader in our industry, a world-class operator, a good corporate citizen and an employer of a smart, committed and healthy workforce.
We strive to be a safety leader in our industry, a world-class operator, a good corporate citizen and an employer of a smart, committed and healthy workforce.
To join our team, visit esb.ie/careers/esb-careers
