Ireland's electricity transmission system operator managing grid transformation to 80% renewable capacity
EirGrid operates Ireland's electricity transmission network under a government mandate to reach 80% renewable energy penetration. The stack reflects a utility in mid-transformation: heavy reliance on Microsoft Office and SharePoint for operations, paired with Power BI adoption for analytics, plus active investment in Azure and HVDC technology for grid modernization. Hiring skews heavily senior and engineering-focused, with nearly 40 roles in engineering and ops roles, indicating sustained capital-intensity projects around offshore transmission and grid readiness.
Notable leadership hires: Team Lead, Lead Engineer, Partner Relationship Lead
EirGrid develops, manages, and operates the electricity transmission grid across Ireland. Founded in 2006, the organization is a government agency responsible for ensuring reliable power supply while steering the grid toward renewable energy integration. Core work spans 400 kV station upgrades, offshore transmission specifications, interconnection investment programs, and technical standards development. The organization is scaling engineering and operations capacity to support a multi-year programme to transition the power system by 2030, with active projects in HVDC integration and control centre readiness. Hiring footprint spans Ireland and the United Kingdom.
EirGrid is transforming the grid to carry 80% of Ireland's electricity from renewable sources, as part of meeting net zero ambitions and supporting national renewable targets.
Yes. Engineering roles represent the largest hiring category with 19 active positions. Most are senior-level, concentrated in grid transformation, HVDC integration, and offshore transmission projects.
EirGrid is actively adopting Azure cloud services, Power BI analytics, and HVDC (high-voltage direct current) technology to support grid modernization and renewable integration.
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