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gradireland Awards: silver
gradireland Awards: silver
gradireland Awards: bronze
gradireland Awards: bronze
gradireland Awards: shortlisted
gradireland Awards: shortlisted
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#52 IRE 100 student rated overall ranking
Employees: 5001 to 10000
Founded: 1927

ESB is Ireland’s leading energy company. We have been supplying power to industry, communities and individuals for over 90 years. Through innovation, expertise and investment, we are leading the way in developing smart and sustainable energy systems to meet the demands of modern life, both at home and overseas, making us a vital part of building a brighter, more sustainable future.

Who We Are

Join ESB’s Graduate Development Programme - Your Brighter Future Awaits!

ESB is Ireland’s leading energy company. We have been supplying power to industry, communities and individuals for over 90 years. Through innovation, expertise and investment, we are leading the way in developing smart and sustainable energy systems to meet the demands of modern life, both at home and overseas, making us a vital part of building a brighter, more sustainable future.

Working At ESB

Each member of our team plays an important role in building a brighter, more sustainable future and we are very proud of our culture of collaboration, teamwork and innovation.

ESB has evolved into a broad group of companies with deep Irish roots and global reach, offering exciting career opportunities in the fast-paced and innovative energy sector.

We pride ourselves in our commitment to creating and promoting a positive and inclusive work environment where all employees feel that their contribution is recognised and valued.

Our Graduate Development Programme

The objective of our Programme is to launch you on a fast track to career success. A career with ESB will allow you to grow professionally and develop the necessary skills to help deliver ESB’s strategic objectives.

We have developed our Graduate Development Programme based on the following pillars:

  • structured rotations;
  • challenging assignments;
  • robust learning and development;
  • experience working on major projects;
  • exposure to different aspects of our business;
  • a mentor who will help you on your journey.

You will be offered a competitive salary and an extensive benefits package. Whichever part of the business you work in, we want you to succeed and at the same time enjoy being part of our community.

At ESB, we have a strong culture of giving back. Through our Corporate Social Responsibility Fund, Energy For Generations, we allocate over €1m annually to support organisations working in the areas of suicide prevention, homelessness and educational disadvantage. We encourage staff to take part in initiatives such as “Time to Read” scheme for local schools.

Our opportunities for graduates, commencing in September 2021, span a range of disciplines:

  • Engineering - Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Quantity Surveying
  • IT
  • Commercial
  • Marketing
  • Human Resources
  • Finance

Awards

Ireland's 100 2023/24

Ireland's 100 2023/24

The 100 most popular graduate employers in Ireland, as voted by students.

Best Student Marketing Campaign 2023 Silver

Best Student Marketing Campaign 2023 Silver

Best Student Marketing Campaign 2023 Silver

Best Internship Programme-Intake over 50 2023 Bronze

Best Internship Programme-Intake over 50 2023 Bronze

Best Internship Programme-Intake over 50 2023 Bronze

The gradireland Graduate Employee of the Year 2023 Shortlist Sponsored by Core

The gradireland Graduate Employee of the Year 2023 Shortlist Sponsored by Core

The gradireland Graduate Employee of the Year 2023 Shortlist Sponsored by Core

The gradireland Diversity Recruitment Award 2023 Shortlist -  Sponsored by ahead

The gradireland Diversity Recruitment Award 2023 Shortlist - Sponsored by ahead

The gradireland Diversity Recruitment Award 2023 Shortlist - Sponsored by ahead

Student Voted Sector Awards 2023 Shortlist - Utilities, Energy, Renewables

Student Voted Sector Awards 2023 Shortlist - Utilities, Energy, Renewables

Student Voted Sector Awards 2023 Shortlist - Utilities, Energy, Renewables

Latest opportunities

Latest opportunities

  • ESB Graduate Programme 2025

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