Vacancy Number: 27389Category: Craft/Technical - Engineering OfficersJob Type: Full-timePosition DescriptionApplications are invited for the position of Engineering Officer (Network Designer).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 ResponsibilitiesPreparing 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 systemsPreparing Scopes of work, costing templates and safety documentationRecording and updating the Distribution Network on the relevant IT systemsMaintaining commercial focus by preparing least cost technically acceptable designsLiaising and negotiating with Local Authorities, landowners and other parties to obtain routes for underground cables and overhead lines in accordance with legislation and ESB policiesCompliance with legislation and ESB Policy in relation to obtaining consent from landowners including issuing wayleavesArranging cable easements and forestry easements and arranging road opening and closure licences where required. Applying for and processing Road Opening LicencesFollowing ESB's Code of Ethics "Our Code"Processing Site Acquisition and Planning Permission applications as requiredManage own design workload as agreed with the relevant Design ManagerDelivering an excellent customer service in line with ESB Networks Customer CharterParticipating in the correlation and scheduling of construction workCompliance with Health & Safety Legislation and Environmental LegislationFulfil the role of Designer under the Construction RegulationsGaining and maintaining an excellent knowledge of HV / MV / LV Electrical Networks depending on specific area of work and expertiseProviding support in the planning and execution of construction and maintenance work programmes as requiredUse of IT systems such as SAP IWM, EPlan, SAP FMIS, Excel etcExperience and QualificationsEssentialAdvanced Level 6 Electrical Craft Certificate/A suitable Level 7 or higher qualification in Electrical, Electrical Services, Electronics, Mechanical or other suitable alternative qualification with a sizeable electrical theory content.A full clean driving licenceMinimum of 3 years relevant experienceAbility to translate scope and policy requirements into constructable designsAbility to Implement standards and policies to ensure optimum designKnowledge of ESB network assets; Substations, Lines, Cables, Protection and MeteringDesirableKnowledge of ESB IT systemsUnderstands and applies the relevant approved Quality Management standards in ESB NetworksProject Management skillsLocationThese positions will be based in SligoReporting toThe successful candidate will report to the relevant Design Manager, Delivery Assurance, Network Customer & Project Delivery.Why Work with Us?Opportunity to lead Ireland's transition to net zero carbon futureProgressive, hybrid working modelCareer development through mentoring and trainingCorporate Social Responsibility OpportunitiesSports and Social ClubsNetworking opportunitiesCredit UnionGenerous PensionAccess to staff well-being programmesGenerous parental leave entitlementsStrong values-based and inclusive cultureStrong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusionGreat team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and TrustedSalary€48,000 to €56,000 per annumClosing date13th October 2025Diversity, Equity and Inclusion StatementESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, About ESBJoin us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland's leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.