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ESB’s Civil Engineering Technician (CAD) Apprenticeship Programme 2026 Are you looking for a career in engineering in the energy sector? Would you like to become a civil engineering technician, specialising in CAD, learning in a hybrid college/workplace environment, earning while you learn? If you do, why not join ESB to complete your Certificate in Civil Engineering specialising in CAD 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 CAD 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 a certificate in Civil engineering specialising in CAD over two 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 Certificate in Civil Engineering specialising in CAD 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 in ‘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 some on-site attendance 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 a permanent CAD technician role in one of our civil engineering departments.
