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Dublin, Dublin, Ireland | Cork, Ireland | Galway, Galway, Ireland | Dundalk, Louth, Ireland
Overview
AtkinsRéalis Ireland is seeking a senior Energy professional to lead the growth of our HV Grid and wider power business across Ireland. This is a growth‑focused leadership role for someone with strong HV technical capability and deep knowledge of EirGrid and ESB Networks standards, who wants to build and scale a high‑performing power team in a fast‑expanding market.
The role is central to our delivery and growth across:
- TSO and DSO national transmission and distribution networks (up to 400 kV).
- HV (GIS & AIS) substations and grid connections.
- Private wire and large energy user connections.
- Data centre and mission‑critical energisation.
- Offshore sub-stations, HVDC & offshore wind export.
Your role
This is a permanent senior role within our Power & Energy business, offering significant scope to shape both capability and career. You will:
- Identify, shape and convert strategic opportunities across TSO/DSO, large energy users and emerging energy transition markets, building a robust pipeline aligned to our growth ambitions.
- Develop and maintain senior client relationships with EirGrid, ESB Networks and key private sector clients, positioning AtkinsRéalis as a trusted partner for complex grid and energy transition programmes.
- Act as a senior technical authority for HV transmission and distribution projects delivered under EirGrid and ESB Networks frameworks, including networks up to 400 kV.
- Provide technical leadership across TSO and DSO projects, including substations, grid development and connection schemes.
- Play a key role in building and growing the HV and wider Power team, developing depth, capability and succession.
- Develop and expand our grid connection, private wire and large energy user workstreams.
- Work closely with EirGrid, ESB Networks and other regulated network operators, as well as private developers and global clients.
- Support major bids and pursuits, converting framework opportunities and pipeline into sustainable delivery.
Location
Various locations
Job Type
Full time
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Ibrahim Ismail
Hi there, I'm Ibrahim Ismail and I manage this role
About you
- Chartered Electrical Engineer.
- Relevant years of industry experience.
- Strong experience in HV transmission and distribution systems, including substations and grid connections.
- Demonstrable knowledge of EirGrid and ESB Networks standards and practices.
- Knowledge and experience in energisation of large energy users and grid connections.
- Comfortable working on national TSO/DSO networks up to 400 kV.
- Confident operating at senior technical and client‑facing level.
- Motivated by team building, growth and market development.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries and a brilliant range of health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture, international remote working opportunities, and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
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Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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