Electrical Engineer,

Description:

ESB is a purpose led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy. Today, we operate one of the most progressive electricity systems in the world, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission, distribution and supply in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, and an international energy consulting business.

With almost 8,000 employees we invested €1bn in infrastructure last year, contributed over €2bn to the economies we operate in and distributed over €2m across a range of community initiatives. This requires us to bring the best of our capabilities together to deliver innovative and value-driven solutions that enable our customers to live low-carbon lives. ESB strives to foster an effective and inclusive culture where people engage, challenge and feel connected to our purpose, colleagues, customers and community.

We are looking for an experienced electrical engineer with a background in High Voltage technical design to join the Engineering and Major Projects team—ESB’s centre of engineering.

As a successful candidate, you will join an innovative team providing end-to-end services from feasibility studies to through scoping, planning, design and costing to construction and commissioning. You will have developed strong communication and creative problem- solving skills and a willingness to share knowledge with team members. Along with the freedom to decide how best to tackle technical challenges and solve problems, you will also have the responsibility of supporting the team. Collaboration is key.

In support of ESB’s strategic objectives of decarbonising electricity, building resilient infrastructure and empowering clients, you will contribute to increasing our network capacity to deliver renewable energy, and bringing new technologies online to achieve net zero by 2040.

• Deliver multi discipline projects using Design Framework contractors working on a variety of split contract project methodologies to modern international best practice to deliver PR5 work programme in accordance with ESB’s Strategy, Driven to Make a Difference -Net Zero by 2040.
• Manage the framework contract to ensure it is delivered according to specification and within budget reviewing contractor performance and resolving any conflict issues.
• Draw on previous experience and knowledge in the production of scopes of work, technical schedules, price schedules and other documents required to complete packs of enquiry documents, against which tenderers will submit proposals with ability to critically evaluate tenderer’s submissions.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to other Framework team members in all aspects of design review, construction monitoring, test and inspection results, training, development, mentoring and interfacing with stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Working as part of this dynamic team, you will always have new challenges and new problems to solve – working together is key. You will have the autonomy to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems with the support of your colleagues.

• Strong transmission and distribution substation technical knowledge
• Strong project management and commercial capability
• Strong Contractor negotiation skills
• Flexibility to travel nationwide