Job Opportunities in Ireland

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. But that’s not all, we are now transforming the power system for future generations.

And that’s just the beginning of our story. We have a critical purpose. That purpose is to transform the power system to enable our society to reduce our carbon emissions and meet our climate change and net zero ambitions.

Be part of the transformation!

The Opportunity

We are now seeking a Cross Border Specialist Lead to join our Interconnection Function.

As Cross Border Specialist Lead you will support the Interconnection function in ensuring that it fulfils its objective to integrate and optimise the use of HVDC interconnection assets to deliver the greatest benefit to the System Operation of the Irish transmission grid while supporting the ongoing integration of renewable generation resources.

You will have excellent working knowledge of the regulatory requirements for HVDC interconnectors, electrical power systems and wholesale power market arrangements.

This role will involve you taking the lead on market, regulatory and policy issues in the best interest of Eir Grid’s Interconnectors.

You will be responsible for providing timely, accurate and in-depth analysis of energy policy and regulatory issues impacting on interconnectors to support management decisions, external relationships and ongoing reporting obligations towards Ireland, EU and GB regulatory authorities and government departments.

A key requirement for this role is to influence regulatory developments through public consultation, participating in relevant industry working groups as well as conducting market and economic analysis. You will also support in the identifying and assessing business development opportunities for further interconnection.

The Team
The Interconnection function is responsible for the operational activities associated with managing the 500 MW High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) East West interconnector (EWIC) to Wales on a 24 x 7 basis and the readiness activities associated with the proposed 700 MW Celtic Interconnector MW HVDC link between Ireland and France. This includes leading the delivery of transformational change in cross border markets, operational development and asset management, as well as identifying and supporting future Interconnector opportunities for the benefit of consumers.

About you
Successful candidates will have the following:

• A relevant third level qualification with a minimum of 6 years post qualification experience
• Excellent knowledge and experience of the regulatory requirements for HVDC interconnectors, electrical power systems and wholesale power market arrangements in the SEM, Great Britain, France and in other European countries
• A strong organisational and operational planning skills with the ability to plan, deliver and lead projects while managing operational risk.
• The ability to guide, persuade and influence others through developed skills of communication and diplomacy.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary team and excellent qualitative and quantitative analytical abilities, coupled with the ability to make reasoned judgements based on available information in a changing and dynamic environment.
• The ability to translate policy and concepts into rules, codes and standards and vice versa.
• Self-motivation, enthusiasm and capable of delivering in the context of changing parameters/requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work effectively as part of a team, maintain effective relationships capable of delivering shared goals with internal and external stakeholders through open dialogue, while also being able to define and guide own work under minimal supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including report writing and delivery of presentations, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
• Project management experience or relevant Professional certification.

Closing date for applications :
24th May 2024

If you believe you have the skills and experience relevant for this position, please upload your CV and a cover letter (in one document).


Eir Grid is an Equal Opportunities Employer