Electrical Engineer (Protection)

Electric Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy utility in Ireland is seeking an Electrical Engineer (Protection) with 5-6 years’ experience. You will contribute to the delivery of protection solutions across various projects and provide specialized technical expertise. The role offers flexible working arrangements in Dublin while supporting Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Sports and Social Clubs

Well-being programmes

Generous parental leave entitlements

Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience creating detailed designs in substation secondary systems or protection engineering.
• Experience in developing protection IED specifications.
• Strong work ethic focused on safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop multifunction application device configurations.
• Create acceptance test plans for distribution protection IEDs.
• Provide technical expertise to stakeholders.

Skills

Design of protection systems

Technical evaluation of tenders

Project management

Customer service orientation

Experience in indicator equipment design

Education

Level 8 Qualification in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

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We are looking for an Electrical Engineer (Protection) with 5 to 6 years’ experience in the delivery of protection solutions for various projects at a range of voltages from 10kV to 38kV.

In support of ESB’s strategic objectives of decarbonising electricity and building resilient infrastructure, you will work with the team in delivering services including specification, tender evaluation, design and testing of protection and control devices for our various national and international stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop multifunction application device configurations and applied standard protection and control schematic designs for a range of distribution protection IEDs.
• Modify featured protection IED logic with user-defined programmable logic to achieve specified application performance.
• Create distribution protection IED acceptance test plans and procedures
• Develop technical specifications, technical schedules, price schedules and other documents required for distribution protection IED tender enquiries, and review submitted tenders.
• Provide specialised technical expertise, knowledge and support to all stakeholders.

Experience and Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience creating detailed designs in either substation secondary systems design, or protection and/or control application engineering.
• Experience in the development of protection IED specifications and the technical evaluation of tender submissions.
• Level 8 Qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• A strong work ethic with a clear focus on delivery to safety, time, quality, and cost objectives.
• Strong commercial and project management capability.
• A flexible approach to work, especially where necessary to deliver excellent customer service.
• A proven track record of success contributing to the training and development of technical professionals.

Location

This position will be based in One Dublin Airport Central, and travel to project locations as required is a key requirement of the role.

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.

Reporting To

PACS Team Leader, Transmission and Distribution Engineering.

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition tonet zero carbon future
• Career developmentthrough mentoring andtraining
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Sports and Social Clubs
• Networking opportunities
• Credit Union
• Access to staff well-being programmes
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Strong values-based and inclusive culture
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

Closing Date

19 09 2025

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB 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, [e-mail].

About ESB

Join 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.