ESB - Engineering/Technical Graduate Programme
Applications are currently open with ESB for two ring-fenced positions on ESB's Engineering/Technical Graduate Programme. This position is for a two-year contract and will commence in September 2027.
Role Requirements
- You should have (or be a final year student working towards) a NFQ Level 8 degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveyor or related field as described above.
- Achieved, or expected to achieve, a minimum of 2.1 in your degree.
Closing Date: 12pm, Wednesday 21st October 2026.
Please click the drop down menu below to read the job description, eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Engineering/Technical Graduate Programme - Job Description
The Engineering Graduate Programme is aimed at engineering professionals with less than two years post-graduation experience. The objective of the Programme is to launch you on a track to career success. You will grow professionally, develop key skills, and actively contribute to ESB’s Net Zero by 2040 strategy.
Streams and Opportunities Available:
- In Customer Solutions you work to help customers optimise their energy production and usage and find their own sustainable energy solutions in our eCars and Smart Energy Services teams.
- In our Centre of Engineering, you join multi-disciplinary teams providing the essential technical inputs to enable delivery of ESB's Net Zero by 2040 strategy across Generation and Networks.
- In Generation you work in power station and head office roles operating, maintaining, and optimising existing, and developing and building new thermal and renewable energy sources.
- In Networks you work to ensure the provision of secure and reliable electricity transmission and distribution while facilitating the renewable energy transition for electricity, transport, and heat.
- In Telecoms you work to build, operate, and maintain Ireland's largest private telecoms network facilitating operation of ESB, the electricity networks and many renewable generation facilities
Location – Positions are available nationwide.
Educational Requirements – Applicants should have achieved, or be expected to achieve a minimum 2.1 grade in a NFQ Level 8 degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying or related field.
To Apply Please Follow These Steps:
Application for the ESB Engineering/Technical Graduate Programme 2027 WAM Placements requires a two-part application process. Interested candidates must:
- Apply with their CV via AHEAD’s WAMWorks Database
- Apply with their CV via Engineering/Technical Graduate Programme – ESB Success Factors
Applicants can upload the same CV to both application platforms and all CVs must include the following:
- Details of ALL your qualifications including titles, institutions, years of commencement and (projected) completion, and results to date
- Your relevant modules and projects
- All work experience (not just engineering / related experience)
For further guidance on submitting the two applications, please view ESB Graduate Programme 2027 – How to Apply.
Please note: You must fully apply on both the AHEAD’s WAMWorks Database and Engineering/Technical Graduate Programme – ESB Success Factors. Incomplete applications, or applications made to only one platform will not be considered.
To make enquiries or to request this information in an alternative format please contact WAM directly by phoning 01 592 3667 or email wam@ahead.ie.
