Open roles
If you are interested in working in an organisation that has a real and measurable impact on tackling our climate challenges, then consider a career with SEAI. Browse the roles which we are currently recruiting for below.
Current Roles
We have a number of exciting opportunities in the Sustainable Energy Communities, and Education & Youth Programmes within the Decarbonised Heat and System Supports Department.
The Decarbonised Heat and System Support Department is new to SEAI and comprises of the transfer of existing functions plus the establishment of the new national District Heating Centre of Excellence. The existing functions comprise of the Decarbonised Heating and Cooling research function, the Single Point of Contact service for consenting in renewable energy projects and the SEAI Sustainable Energy Communities, Education and Youth and RESS programmes.
These positions will play a key role in the Decarbonised Heat and System Supports Department and will report to the Sustainable Energy Communities and Education Programme Manager.
The successful candidates will join an enthusiastic and innovative team who are committed to the high-quality delivery of SEAI supports to schools and communities in Ireland through the Sustainable Energy Communities (SEC) Programme and the Education & Youth Programme.
The successful candidates will be required to undertake ad-hoc nationwide travel to attend and present at events on behalf of SEAI.
| Sustainable Energy Communities (SEC) Programme (one role) | The Sustainable Energy Communities (SEC) Programme was established to support Ireland’s transition to a low carbon energy future by enabling communities across Ireland to develop skills and capacity, identify opportunities on how to use less energy, adopt lower carbon options and invest in smart technologies. More than 900 communities have joined the SEC network, availing of SEAI mentoring and grant supports delivered through this programme. |
| Education and Youth Programme (one role) | SEAI’s Education and Youth Programme involves developing and facilitating the delivery and implementation of a programme to teach young people (up to 18 years) about sustainable energy as a key pillar of climate action. The programme aims to lead in sustainable energy and climate change education for young people by offering in-school supports for students and teachers through a range of curricular aligned resources for teaching energy at all levels of the school system and supporting stakeholders in the sector. |
Full details of the key responsibilities, key knowledge and skills, experience and personal qualities required are set out in the Candidate Information Booklet.
Once the Candidate Information Booklet has been reviewed in full, click here to apply.
Contract: 5-year fixed term
Closing Date: Midnight, Tuesday 1st April 2025
We have an exciting opportunity in the Retrofit Directorate, in the Defective Concrete Block (DCB) programme. The Retrofit Directorate is responsible for delivering energy efficiency and retrofit programmes in the residential and community sectors. The main areas of programme activity include delivering the national retrofit programme and supporting communities to implement sustainable energy use strategies and deliver energy efficiency projects.
The successful candidate will join a new team to develop and deploy grant schemes to support homeowners retrofit their homes, focusing on the delivery of existing and new schemes and the deployment of new technologies and retrofit solutions.
Ireland’s national retrofit programme is aimed at upgrading the Irish housing stock to high standards of energy efficiency and renewable energy usage. SEAI is developing new supports and approaches for retrofitting of our housing stock such as the One Stop Shop service.
You will be supporting the expansion, development and delivery of existing and new schemes and the deployment of new technologies and retrofit solutions.
The successful candidate will report to the Programme Manager for National Retrofit Technical and will join an enthusiastic and innovative team who are committed to the high-quality delivery of Ireland’s National Retrofit Plan.
Regular travel and site visits to DCB affected areas will be required for this position.
Full details of the key responsibilities, key knowledge and skills, experience and personal qualities required are set out in the Candidate Information Booklet.
Once the Candidate Information Booklet has been reviewed in full, click here to apply.
Contract: 5-year fixed term
Closing Date: Midnight, Monday 7th April 2025