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Professional Engineer, Civil/Structural
* Vacancy Number: 26180
* Engineering - Other
* Job Type: Full-time
ESB is a purpose-led company striving to create a brighter future for customers and communities. We operate one of the most progressive electricity systems in the world, spanning generation, transmission, distribution, and supply across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Great Britain, as well as international energy consulting.
About ESB
We have almost 8,000 employees, invested €1bn in infrastructure last year, contributed over €2bn to economies, and distributed over €2m through community initiatives. To deliver innovative solutions, we bring together our capabilities, enabling customers to live low-carbon lives. ESB fosters an effective and inclusive culture where people engage, challenge, and feel connected to our purpose, colleagues, customers, and community.
About the Role
Join our dedicated team providing specialist engineering services to Networks businesses in transmission and distribution infrastructure projects. Our team specializes in:
* Civil and structural designs on wide-ranging transmission and distribution infrastructure projects.
* Developing standards, material design development, and analysis.
Main Responsibilities
* Work on civil/structural design aspects of transmission and distribution infrastructure projects, material specification, and project management in our Transmission and Distribution Delivery Design department.
* Design using non-linear finite element design software for structures such as lattice towers up to 50m, wood poles, and innovative transmission structures.
* Design transmission foundations (reinforced pad, piles, pile caps).
* Collaborate with structural detailers to create detailed designs and drawings plans for transmission line projects.
* Develop project designs, prepare construction documentation.
* Ensure designs are implemented to the required standard through site oversight.
* Undertake health and safety design coordination.
Materials Development and Testing
* Witness full-scale destructive tower loading tests, wood pole load testing, steel component load testing at international supplier locations.
* Support introducing new materials to support ESB's networks for net-zero strategy, including fibre-reinforced polymer poles and non-destructive testing of structures.
Standards Development
* Update current standards and develop future standards (ESB standards, Irish standards, and international standards) based on civil and structural design knowledge.
* Engage with Cigré and CEATI collaborative bodies and expand capability through virtual and in-person networking at working group meetings.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
* Minimum 2 years' experience in a design office.
* Strong work ethic with clear focus on delivery to safety, time, quality, and cost objectives.
* Strong technical capability.
* Ability to prioritize with excellent organizational skills.
* Detailed knowledge & experience of safety principles in design.
* Proven track record of project co-ordination to highest technical standards.
* Driver's license and access to a car.
* Experience in delivering work packages for the construction phase of projects.
* Knowledge and experience of engineering design software – AutoCAD, Microstation, and Microsoft Project.
* Experience in developing material specifications and materials tender assessments.
* Knowledge and experience of ISO Quality systems.
Qualifications
* Level 8 Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent work experience is essential.
Location
Your base will be at one of our offices situated at One Dublin Airport Central or Eastgate Cork.
About Smart Working
ESB offers flexibility in ways of working, combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible and remote working. The successful candidate may combine remote/smart working within the jurisdiction with attendance at base for in-person collaboration, the frequency of which is agreed with the manager and subject to ongoing review.
Why ESB?
* Opportunity to lead and operate on the frontline of Ireland's transition to net-zero future.
* Embracing & facilitating a Smart Working Future / Hybrid Working.
* Career development through mentoring and training.
* Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities.
* Active Social & Sports Clubs.
* Generous Pension Contributions.
* Access to Staff Well-being programmes.
* Generous parents' leave entitlements.
* Great team environment working to our Core Values – Courageous, Caring, Driven, and Trusted.
* ESB has a comprehensive Diversity and Inclusion Programme.
Reporting Line
* Team Leader, Transmission and Distribution Delivery, ESB Engineering and Major Projects.