Mechanical/Energy Engineering Graduate Development Programme 2026

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Mechanical/Energy Engineering Graduate Development Programme 2026 Vacancy Number: 27146
Job Type: Full-time
Mechanical/Energy Engineering Graduate Development Programme 2026
Are you looking for a career as an engineering or related professional in the energy sector?
Do you have, or are you about to get, a degree in Mechanical or Energy Engineering?
If you do, why not join ESB, Ireland’s foremost energy company, where we are driven to make a difference, to achieving Net Zero by 2040
With over 1000 engineers and related professionals, ESB is dedicated to investing in engineering related expertise and developing critical skills to support Ireland’s future growth and development.
We see investing in our people, the current and future drivers of our organisation, as a central pillar of our strategy.
Our Technical Graduates’ Programme, known as our Early Career Technical Talent Programme, is aimed at STEM professionals with less than two years post-graduation experience.
The objective of our 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.
The programme has a wide variety of opportunities:
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.
Our bespoke Early Career Technical Talent Programme includes:
Structured and timely learning and development through formal and on-the-job opportunities
Work assignments giving appropriate breath of learning to facilitate career progression
Performance targets set to challenge and develop you while you contribute to ESB’s strategy
Mentoring and career support to enable you to find the right career in the company
Social networking to develop peer supports and relationships across the whole of ESB
In addition:
As an employee on our Early Career Technical Talent Programme, you will enjoy our many benefits including a competitive salary and bonus, performance related promotions and a comprehensive benefits package built on the four pillars of reward, career, community, and wellbeing.
Location
Nationwide
What We Look For
You should have (or be working towards) a Degree in Engineering or a related field
Proven ability to deliver results in a fast-paced team environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent analytical skills combined with the ability to learn quickly
Flexibility regarding work location (for your development you may need to change work location during the programme)
Graduates who are up for a Challenge
Your CV should be no longer than 2 pages and clearly outline 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)
A contact telephone number (please ensure a voicemail function is activated on your phone)
Email address to reach you on
Closing Date: Sunday 19th of October 2025
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.
Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie.
About ESB
Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.

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