Job Software Developer/ Engineer/ Architect

Senior Lead Engineer, System Support and Analysis

We are the people behind Ireland’s national electricity grid. We make sure that every home, business, school, hospital, factory and farm has power - when and where they need it. And that’s just the beginning of our story. We are now transforming the power system for future generations. Be part of the change. 

Our focus is on safety, security and reliability. Our work environment is challenging, fast-moving, collaborative and team orientated. Our culture is driven by performance, knowledge and continual development. Our people are committed to reducing Ireland’s reliance on fossil fuels and making decarbonisation a reality – while providing a safe and reliable electricity supply in a way that secures the future for those who follow us.  

Our future has never looked more exciting. And this is an incredible opportunity to be part of it. The world is ready for change. If you are too, join us.  

We’re a client focused engineering business and a background in engineering or business/commerce is key for this role.  System Support & Analysis is an all island team that manages a wide range of technical and commercial support functions for the wider business.  This includes the imperfections budget setting and reporting, annual tariff calculations, commissioning, testing and registration of market units, running DS3 system service auctions, technical performance management of service providers, meter/market data checking as per relevant codes and renewables reporting and analysis.

We also provide support to Operations and Markets as required and are a source of expertise for future development work across the business.  This can range from supporting new systems to major projects.   The team also deal with ad hoc queries that do not naturally sit in other functions but require technical/commercial analysis to effectively answer.  As a Senior Lead Engineer within the Imperfection & Tariffs team you will be expected to be a subject matter expert on control room actions and the consequences from a market/financial perspective.  You will be expected to clearly explain your analysis to key stakeholders such as Regulating Authorities.  In this position you will naturally take on the role of mentoring other Engineers in the team.


You will be able to deliver on a range of technical and commercial processes designed to achieve regulated targets, meet stakeholder needs in line with company requirements. You will apply your skills, knowledge and experience to effectively deliver on your team’s processes and overcome problems and carry out technical & commercial analysis to a high degree of accuracy.

  • You will have a university degree in engineering or other equivalent degree, with a minimum of 6 years' experience and knowledge of the power system and market. 
  • You will strong analysis, judgement and problem-solving skills along with an ability to make decisions and recommendations in a changing and dynamic environment.
  • You will have the ability to work collaboratively with customers and stakeholders and effectively communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience. 
  • You will have experience of working within a similar environment carrying out analysis.
  • Most importantly,  you will have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, while also being able to define and guide own work under minimal supervision.