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.


Position Description


The Engineering Officer is responsible for providing safe network designs within your discipline. These design packs will be used by ESB Networks staff and/or contractors as per Work Programs to carry out work safely on the Electricity Network. The designs shall be carried out in line with relevant standards set down by ESB Network Assets and adhering to Company Standards. Depending upon the specific role assignment this design work can be related to domestic, commercial and industrial new or increased customer connections. In addition, the design work may be associated with the Capital Work Programmes including line design from LV to 38kV and underground design.

All design work is required to be completed in a timely manner and in line with the ESB design standards & guidelines and ensuring that ESB Networks Customer Charter standards are adhered to. The role includes managing your own design workload. The successful candidate will have the ability to work on his / her own initiative but also as part of a larger design team and will be required to follow schedules set down by their design manager.


Key Responsibilities


Preparing high quality designs; calculating costs; preparing capital approvals, work authorisations, protection settings, design drawings; measuring design clearances, for 38kV, MV, and LV networks, including use of all associated IT systems

Preparing Scopes of work, costing templates and safety documentation

Recording and updating the Distribution Network on the relevant IT systems

Maintaining commercial focus by preparing least cost technically acceptable designs

Liaising and negotiating with Local Authorities, landowners and other parties to obtain routes for underground cables and overhead lines in accordance with legislation and ESB policies

Compliance with legislation and ESB Policy in relation to obtaining consent from landowners including issuing wayleaves

Arranging cable easements and forestry easements and arranging road opening and closure licences where required. Applying for and processing Road Opening Licences

Following ESB’s Code of Ethics “Our Code”

Processing Site Acquisition and Planning Permission applications as required

Manage own design workload as agreed with the relevant Design Manager

Delivering an excellent customer service in line with ESB Networks Customer Charter

Participating in the correlation and scheduling of construction work

Compliance with Health & Safety Legislation and Environmental Legislation

Fulfil the role of Designer under the Construction Regulations

Gaining and maintaining an excellent knowledge of HV / MV / LV Electrical Networks depending on specific area of work and expertise

Providing support in the planning and execution of construction and maintenance work programmes as required

Use of IT systems such as SAP IWM, EPlan, SAP FMIS, Excel etc


Knowledge, Skills and Experience


Essential


Ability to translate scope and policy requirements into constructable designs

Ability to Implement standards and policies to ensure optimum design

Knowledge of ESB network assets; Substations, Lines, Cables, Protection and Metering

Minimum of 3 years relevant experience


Desirable


Knowledge of ESB IT systems

Understands and applies the relevant approved Quality Management standards in ESB Networks

Project Management skills


Qualifications


Essential

A QQI advanced level 6 Electrical Trade Certificate or equivalent which is recognised by SOLAS.
A full clean driving licence

Location


This position will be based in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath or Tullamore, Co.Offaly.

Applicants not located in these areas are also invited to submit an application for consideration.


Reporting to


The successful canididate will report to Relevant Design Manager (North or South depending on location), Delivery Assurance, Network Customer & Project Delivery


Why Work with Us?


Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
Progressive, hybrid working model
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
Comprehensive Diversity & Inclusion programme
Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted