Offshore Senior Lead Project Engineer - Offshore Phase 1 (E20252153)We are the people behind Ireland's electricity grid.
We operate the power system with world leading levels of variable asynchronous renewable generation, ensuring that everyone has power when they need it.
But that's not all, we are now transforming the power system for future generations.
And that's just the beginning of our story.
We have a critical purpose.
That purpose is to transform the power system to enable our society to reduce our carbon emissions and meet our climate change and net zero ambitions.
Be part of the transformation!
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a resilient and motivated individual who is interested in working with the Offshore Delivery team to realise key projects to enable a green transition.
These projects are critical to Ireland from many aspects including the achievement of our renewable targets and to continuation of sustainable economic growth for the country.
The role involves facilitating the connection of new projects to the transmission system.
It involves the project management of technically complex, large-scale infrastructure and internal capability projects – on-time and within budget, adhering to established governance and controls.
The role holder will work on projects across their entire life cycle – from concept to completion including Scoping, FID and Go Live,.
The Team
The Chief Transformation & Technology Office (CTTO) is responsible for driving innovation, digital transformation, and strategic technology delivery across EirGrid.
It plays a central role in enabling the organisation to meet its decarbonisation and infrastructure goals through the deployment of modern systems, data intelligence, and programme governance frameworks.
The Offshore Phase 1 sits within this office, ensuring alignment between technology strategy and offshore programme execution.
About you
Successful candidates will have:Engineering degree or equivalent, typically with 6-8 years relevant experience with a holistic understanding of the power industry, offshore industry or similar applicable industryProven experience of managing a portfolio of largescale projects – overseeing the delivery of complex solutions and an ability to drive successful outcomesExcellent communicator, able to articulate technical concepts and analysis to non-technical audiences and business leadersAbility to coach and develop high performance capabilities in a changing and dynamic environmentExpertise in conceiving and introducing innovative ideas, solutions or new ways of doing things to solve business problems, collaborating with business experts along the wayStrong understanding of the requirements of stakeholders and industry for the transmission system and associated developmentsCommercial awareness with strong vendor management skills.Previous experience working on projects in the offshore or marine environment is desirable.Full drivers licence Closing date for applications
Closing date is 1st August 2025
We're dedicated to diversity and inclusion at Eirgrid.
We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and the importance of a supportive culture for all our people to achieve their potential.
Our diversity and inclusion networks have been designed to create an inclusive culture that enables our people to feel a sense of belonging at work.
As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.
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