Senior Grid Scheduler - National Control Centre
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 Senior Grid Schedulers (x7) to join our team in the National Control Centre (NCC) located on site in Dublin, Ireland.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual who is interested in working and developing themselves in the National Control Centre to support the real time operation of the power system.
As a Senior Grid Scheduler, you will be responsible for the short-term planning and coordination of electricity generation to ensure the secure and efficient operation of the power system of Ireland and to contribute to the wider operation within the NCC. Working within the other engineers within the NCC, the Senior Grid Scheduler plays a key role in aligning operational plans with market schedules, power system constraints, and dynamic real-time conditions. The role is shift-based, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
The opportunity is for a fixed two-year term, with expectation that the individual’s contribution to the overall work of the National Control Centre will grow over that period and that the experience gained in this role will prepare the individual for a similar role as part of the integration of the new Celtic Interconnector when it goes live .
The Team
The Operations and Asset Management Office is responsible for the operation, development and enhancement of the power system and the wholesale electricity market. The Office leads the sustainable implementation of the transmission system and market development to meet the needs of all users of electricity through the growth in low carbon and renewable sources.
Engineers in the NCC monitor and control the power system on a minute-by-minute basis to ensure its safe, secure, reliable, economic and efficient operation in compliance with safety rules, the Grid Code and the rules of the wholesale market.
About You
Successful candidates will have the following:
Job Relationships
Reporting to the Director of System Operations.
Closing date for applications
16th January 2026
If you believe you have the skills and experience relevant for this position, please upload your CV and a cover letter in one document.
EirGrid is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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 Senior Grid Schedulers (x7) to join our team in the National Control Centre (NCC) located on site in Dublin, Ireland.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual who is interested in working and developing themselves in the National Control Centre to support the real time operation of the power system.
As a Senior Grid Scheduler, you will be responsible for the short-term planning and coordination of electricity generation to ensure the secure and efficient operation of the power system of Ireland and to contribute to the wider operation within the NCC. Working within the other engineers within the NCC, the Senior Grid Scheduler plays a key role in aligning operational plans with market schedules, power system constraints, and dynamic real-time conditions. The role is shift-based, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
The opportunity is for a fixed two-year term, with expectation that the individual’s contribution to the overall work of the National Control Centre will grow over that period and that the experience gained in this role will prepare the individual for a similar role as part of the integration of the new Celtic Interconnector when it goes live .
The Team
The Operations and Asset Management Office is responsible for the operation, development and enhancement of the power system and the wholesale electricity market. The Office leads the sustainable implementation of the transmission system and market development to meet the needs of all users of electricity through the growth in low carbon and renewable sources.
Engineers in the NCC monitor and control the power system on a minute-by-minute basis to ensure its safe, secure, reliable, economic and efficient operation in compliance with safety rules, the Grid Code and the rules of the wholesale market.
About You
Successful candidates will have the following:
- A university degree in Engineering or other equivalent degree , typically with 4-6 years relevant experience, ideally in an operational role.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a close team working shift work 24/7 throughout the year in a real-time environment located on site in the National Control Centre and back up facility.
- Knowledge and experience of power system operations and use of specialist control centre IT tools or similar power system study tools.
- Exceptional communication and coordination abilities, particularly when discussing technical issues, providing appropriate challenge when necessary .
- The ability to support decision making in pressurised situations by rapidly identifying, summarising and articulating information accurately.
- The commitment to complete a rigorous training programme in an expeditious manner and have the appetite for continuous training, including an opportunity to become a certified Grid Control Engineer.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy.
Job Relationships
Reporting to the Director of System Operations.
Closing date for applications
16th January 2026
If you believe you have the skills and experience relevant for this position, please upload your CV and a cover letter in one document.
EirGrid is an Equal Opportunities Employer