At EirGrid Group, we operate, develop and enhance the electricity grid and market, bringing power to everyone throughout the island of Ireland. with 600+ employees, our work environment is challenging, fast-moving, collaborative and team orientated. Our culture is driven by performance, knowledge and continual development. And that’s just the beginning of our story. We are now transforming the power system for future generations.

Now, in support of government policy, we have made a commitment to significantly increase the amount of electricity we get from renewable sources. This is a key part of the new EirGrid Group strategy 2020–2025. Work with us to reduce Ireland’s reliance on fossil fuels and make decarbonisation a reality. The world is ready for change. If you are too, be part of our journey to deliver the transition of electricity sector to low – carbon, renewable energy.

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There’s never been a more exciting time to join EirGrid Group. As a member of our team, you’ll work alongside leading authorities in the energy sector as they develop cutting edge solutions to ensure we meet future electricity needs across the island of Ireland.

You’ll also be making a difference to the future of the planet: As we lead the way in the transition to managing renewable energy on the grid, you will have an exciting role to play in driving and supporting our new strategy for 2020–25.

Early Talent Programmes – TY Work Experience, Internships (Engineering, IT, Business, and Finance), Graduate Development Programme (Engineering, IT, Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Business and Finance, Economics, and General).

EirGrid also advertises a variety of vacancies for experienced talent on our Careers page Careers (eirgridgroup.com)

EirGrid’s offices are based in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, and our SONI offices are based in Belfast.

Anyone interested in applying for one of the vacancies advertised can apply via our Careers page:

Careers (eirgridgroup.com)

Graduate Opportunities (eirgridgroup.com)

Our Graduate Development Programme is open to all new and recently qualified graduates specifically those in engineering, IT, data analytics, cyber security, business, finance and economics. Our General Graduate stream is also open to graduates from all disciplines.

What's in it for our Graduates?

Lasting two years, our programme is structured to give graduates rotations in three core elements across the Group. These rotations provide challenging assignments and exposure to different aspects of our business.

Throughout the programme, you will be involved in all aspects of our business. You’ll grow your knowledge and skills including getting involved in all aspects of our transmission system operation, understanding how the integrated electricity market operates across the Island of Ireland and in Europe, understanding what we need to do to continue to develop the necessary infrastructure through planning, consent, design and build stages.

You will be offered a competitive salary and benefits in addition to an accredited induction programme which runs over five weeks.

Throughout the programme we will continue to develop your knowledge and provide you with a suite of learning and development modules to assist you in making the leap from being successful as a student to being effective in a dynamic corporate environment.

You will be provided with a mentor to ensure you have the necessary support and guidance throughout the graduate programme.

The application process

The application process involves different stages:

• Application
• Psychometric tests
• Interviews
• Assessment Centre

Applicants must have a minimum of 2.1 degree. You will demonstrate your motivation and interest in working in the energy sector . You will have strong analysis, judgement and problem solving skills.

We employ graduates in each of the areas below:

• Graduates - Engineering

• Graduates - IT

• Graduates - Cyber Security

• Graduates - Economics

• Graduates - Business & Finance

• Graduates - Data Analytics

• Graduates - General

We advertise a number of internship opportunities, in Dublin and Belfast, each year through college career sites. Students looking to undertake an internship with EirGrid or SONI can apply through their college careers page or they can send their CV and cover letter to [email protected]