Project Engineer - Dispatchable Generation Teams, Asset Development

Position Description   Asset Development is shaping ESB’s future portfolio and helping to deliver our Brighter Future strategy. The Dispatchable Generation team develops projects from early concept through to construction, with a strong track record across gas turbine , battery and synchronous compensation projects. The team is now focused on flexible generation and future fuel pathways that can support security of supply today while enabling a lower-carbon electricity system over time.   This is an opportunity to work on high-impact projects that keep dispatchable generation at the heart of a secure, flexible and decarbonising power system, including the transition of gas turbine assets toward lower-carbon and net-zero fuels.   As markets for flexible generation, capacity, system services and future fuels evolve, the team is building a pipeline of dispatchable OCGT generation and emerging technology projects. The successful candidate will help shape practical, investable projects that strengthen security of supply while supporting Ireland’s pathway to net zero.   Working with the Project Director and multi-disciplinary teams, the successful candidate will gain hands-on exposure to the full project lifecycle — from techno-commercial feasibility and stakeholder engagement to planning, design and delivery. The role offers broad collaboration across ESB and the chance to contribute directly to dispatchable generation projects that matter for Ireland’s secure, sustainable and flexible electricity future.   Key Responsibilities   Help shape new opportunities from the ground up, supporting project teams to assess and develop potential sites, new technologies and potential acquisitions.   Work with internal and external stakeholders to unlock project delivery, securing the permits, authorisations, planning approvals and connection agreements needed to move projects forward.   Drive assigned work to ESB project management standards, balancing technical, commercial, legal, procurement and programme requirements to support successful project outcomes.   Prepare projects to compete in evolving energy markets, including storage, capacity and system services competitions.   Explore emerging technology areas with commercial potential and help identify where they can create value for ESB’s future portfolio.   Support the assessment of lower-carbon and net-zero fuel pathways for gas turbine and dispatchable generation assets.   Shape procurement and contract strategy, coordinating project contracts to support effective delivery.   Champion Safe and Sound across every project, helping to embed safety, wellbeing and strong delivery behaviours from the outset.   Build a strong, open and collaborative team culture across project teams and Asset Development.   Investigate project and industry issues that could affect delivery, drawing clear conclusions and presenting practical recommendations to support decision-making.  …