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Hi! We’re Ørsted Ireland

Ørsted’s journey in Ireland began back in 2021. Today, we’ve over 100 staff based out of our Cork City offices. Our goal is to help Ireland halve its emissions by 2030 and transition to net-zero by 2050.

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Why join Ørsted in Ireland
Areas of work
Local benefits
Our projects in Ireland
Our team works hard across a number of departments – from commercial, to finance, to project delivery, and many more. There’s something for everyone in Ørsted Ireland.

We’re always on the lookout for the best and brightest minds to join our team so if you think you might be a good fit, please check out our opportunities below!
 

Why join Ørsted in Ireland

TJ Brosnan
Asset Performance Engineer

“Working for Ørsted means being part of a global leader and powerhouse in the renewable energy sector, setting the standard for others to follow. Being at the forefront of efforts to combat climate change instils a profound sense of pride. Working with some of the most skilled professionals in the industry offers invaluable opportunities for my development as an engineer.”

Niamh O'Sullivan
Trading Manager

“Working for Ørsted means working with like-minded people to achieve a common goal of creating a world that runs entirely on green energy. We’re part of a great team of people working for Ørsted in Ireland, who support each other and promote collaboration. I enjoy the diverse nature of the work we undertake; each day presents interesting challenges while also providing an opportunity to continuously learn and develop.”

Areas of work in Ireland 

Roles at Ørsted are grouped into the  broad areas below. Explore some of these areas by following the links, to find out more about the kinds of roles they can include.

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Some of our local benefits

Pension
Employees can choose on start date of employment to become members of Ørsted’s pension scheme: Please see rates below:

Employee contribution Employer contribution
5 % 7 %
6 % 8 %
7 % 10 %
8 % 12 %

 

Insurance

  • Corporate VHI plan for yourself and any dependants fully covered by Ørsted. All you’re required to pay is the BIK tax.
  • Death in service benefit: A lump sum benefit of three times your salary is payable in the event of your death.
  • Disability benefit: The scheme insures an income benefit of 75 % of your salary less the state disability benefit for a single person. Scheme rules apply.

Holiday

  • You’re entitled to 30 days of holiday annually plus public holidays. This is prorated based on start date.

Health

  • Ergonomics at your workstation 
  • Health apps
  • Team events
  • Fresh fruits and beverages for free
  • Physical wellbeing allowance of up to EUR 50 a month (EUR 600 a year subject to tax and PRSI)
  • Cycle-to-work scheme

Additional benefits

  • Events for employees e.g., Christmas party, Summer BBQ
  • Access to discounts and cashback via Irish Website
  • Carpark space in City Hall carpark available for use 365 days per year

Lunch

Free lunch twice per week (Tuesday & Thursday).

Our projects in Ireland

Ørsted operates an onshore wind portfolio of 378 MW in Ireland across 21 wind farms. In addition, we’ve entered a partnership with the ESB to develop an offshore wind farm, with the potential to generate 5 GW of clean power. Also, 2024 saw us begin construction on our first solar farm – Garreenleen, Co. Carlow. 

Onshore Wind

Onshore wind is an unlimited and renewable source of clean energy with a vital role to play in the global shift away from fossil fuels.
Wind farm

Offshore Wind

We pioneered the world’s first offshore wind farm in 1991, and we’ve built the world’s largest. Today, we’re the global leader in offshore wind power.

Solar Energy

Solar is currently the fastest growing power generation technology in the world. At Ørsted, we’re utilising solar power to harness nature’s resources and deliver clean, renewable power to the population.
A line of ten offshore wind turbines.
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