Position
Customer Delivery Network Designer (Engineering Officer) at ESB
Applications are invited for the position of Customer Delivery Network Designer (Engineering Officer).
Overview
The Network Designer, known as an Engineering Officer, is responsible for providing safe network designs within your discipline. These designs will be used by ESB Networks staff and/or contractors to carry out construction 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, the design work may be related to domestic, commercial, and industrial new or increased customer connections, and may be associated with Capital Work Programmes on new or existing overhead or underground assets of voltages varying from LV to 38kV. All design work is required to be completed in a timely manner and in line with ESB design standards & guidelines and ensuring that ESB Networks Customer Charter standards are adhered to. The successful candidate will manage their own design workload and work both independently and as part of a design team, following schedules set by the design manager.
Key Responsibilities
* Preparing high quality designs; calculating electrical loads, developing costs, producing design drawings, measuring design clearances on electricity networks from LV to 38kV.
* Preparing scopes of work, costing templates and safety documentation.
* Recording and updating the Distribution Network on the relevant IT systems.
* Maintaining a 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.
* Delivering an excellent customer service in line with ESB Networks Customer Charter.
* Compliance with Health & Safety Legislation and Environmental Legislation.
* Fulfil the role of Designer under the Construction Regulations.
* Gaining and maintaining knowledge of HV / MV / LV Electrical Networks depending on 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, GIS, CAD, SAP FMIS, Excel, SharePoint etc.
Experience And Qualifications
Essential
* Advanced Level 6 Electrical Craft Certificate or suitable Level 7 or higher qualification in Electrical, Electrical Services, Electronics, Mechanical, or other related field with substantial electrical theory content.
* A full clean driving licence.
* 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 relevant approved Quality Management standards in ESB Networks.
* Project Management skills.
Locations
These positions will be based in Kerry/ Limerick/ Clare.
Reporting to
The 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 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 and staff well-being programmes.
* Generous parental leave entitlements.
* Comprehensive Diversity & Inclusion programme.
* Great team environment aligned with core values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted.
Salary
€48,000 to €56,000 per annum.
Closing Date
13th October 2025.
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