ESB’s Civil Engineering Apprenticeship Programme 2026

Are you looking for a career in engineering in the energy sector?

Would you like to become a civil engineer, learning in a hybrid college/workplace environment, earning while you learn?

If you do, why not join ESB to complete your Bachelors of Engineering in Civil Engineering by Apprenticeship?

We are 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 Civil Engineering Apprenticeship Programme is aimed at school leavers, or others who want to change their career path, who have an interest in engineering and would prefer an apprenticeship approach to completing their education.

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 while also gaining an ordinary level Bachelors degree in civil engineering over three years.

The programme will involve:

Formal attendance (in-person and virtually) at either in ATU Galway or ATU Sligo (depending on college allocated to ESB) as per the Bachelors of Engineering in Civil Engineering by Apprenticeship brochure

Full time on-the-job training/work when not studying. On-the-job training will be related to course modules as well as providing broader experience. It will involve being based at ESB’s offices at ‘The Sidings’ Grand Canal Dock  with time on site and other locations as and when required.

Hybrid working is a feature of the engineering work in ESB, but it is expected that during training a significant amount of attendance in the office and on-site will be required.

Mentoring to support you in both your formal and on-the-job studies.

An ESB assessment near the end of your programme for access to our Civil Engineering Graduate Programme and / or further civil engineering apprenticeships (if a QQI Level 8 programme is in place at that time).

Our Entry Requirements:

In addition to the minimum entry requirements outlined by the college, ESB is looking for people with the following qualifications:

An O3 or higher in leaving cert mathematics.

An O6 or higher in the leaving cert (or equivalent) in:

Irish / English,

At least one of Chemistry, Physics, Physics & Chemistry, Construction Studies, Design and Communication, Graphics, Engineering, Technical Drawing and Technology,

Any 2 other subjects.

A full drivers licence valid for driving for work in Ireland.

In addition:

As an employee on our Civil Engineering Apprenticeship Programme, you will enjoy our many benefits including a competitive salary (with annual increments on successful completion of each academic year) and a comprehensive benefits package built on the four pillars of reward, career, community, and wellbeing.

Location

ESB’s offices in ‘The Sidings’ Grand Canal Dock 

What We Look For?

A proven ability to work as part of a team.

An ability to juggle tasks and manage one’s own workload.

A thirst for continuous, independent learning.

A keen interest in delivering the net zero, resilient, reliable electricity infrastructure which Ireland needs.

An alignment with the ESB core values – we are Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted.

Applications closes on 27th of March 2026. Places will be offered subject to meeting the minimum college entry requirements before the end of July 2026

CM: ESB Civil Engineering Apprenticeship 2026 - Dublin

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