Senior Lead Project Engineers - Infrastructure

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. We are also transforming the power system for future generations.

Our critical purpose is to transform the power system to enable society to reduce carbon emissions and meet climate change and net‑zero ambitions.

Be part of the transformation!

We are now seeking Senior Lead Project Engineers to join our Infrastructure teams – Connection Projects, Network Projects (Dublin/Ireland), and PMO. This is an exciting opportunity for a resilient and motivated individual who will work with the Infrastructure Delivery team to deliver key infrastructure projects for some of the world’s largest companies, critical to Ireland’s renewable targets and sustainable economic growth.

The successful candidate will manage large‑scale infrastructure projects on‑time and within budget, respecting established governance and controls. The role covers the entire project life cycle – from initiation, through construction and commissioning, to project close.

The Chief Infrastructure Office oversees new 400 kV, 220 kV and 110 kV station and circuit projects, as well as upgrade and refurbishment projects on the existing network. Projects are managed from the conceptual phase, through feasibility, statutory planning assessment and consent, to detailed design, construction and handover.

The role involves office‑based work and site visits to existing and new substations and transmission circuit sites, taking responsibility for delivering medium to large infrastructure projects to accepted schedule, budget and quality requirements.

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• Engineering degree or equivalent, typically with 6 years relevant experience and a holistic understanding of the power industry.
  
• Proven experience managing a portfolio of large‑scale projects – overseeing complex solutions and driving successful outcomes.
  
• Passionate, engaging with drive and enthusiasm to deliver on the company strategy with and through others.
  
• Excellent communicator, able to articulate technical concepts and analysis to non‑technical audiences and business leaders.
  
• Ability to coach and develop high‑performance capabilities in a changing and dynamic environment.
  
• Strong understanding of the requirements of stakeholders and the industry for the transmission system and associated developments. xcfaprz
  
• Full drivers’ licence.
  

Closing date for applications: Friday 19th December 2025

EirGrid is an Equal Opportunities Employer