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 two exciting opportunities in the District Heating Centre of Excellence (DH CoE) in the Decarbonised Heat & System Support Department.
The Decarbonised Heat & System Support Department is new to SEAI and will comprise 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, Schools and RESS programmes.
The District Heating Centre of Excellence (DH CoE) is a national team, who are committed to delivery of programme areas, which include:
- District Heating (Strategy) - Support and advise on DH policy framework, ensuring sector objectives and outcomes are achieved.
- District Heating (Delivery) - Work closely with the strategy team to ensure sector objectives and outcomes are achieved through the efficient deployment of DH schemes nationally providing guidance and expertise to the sector.
The successful candidates will join an enthusiastic and innovative team who are committed to the high-quality delivery of District Heating in Ireland.
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, Friday 12th September 2025
We have an exciting opportunity in the National Retrofit Directorate’s Technical Department, in the Standards and Quality Unit.
The Technical Department in SEAI encompasses a number of SEAI business areas including Technical Standards and Quality, High Performance Building Retrofits, EPBD Concerted Action, BER Calculation Methodology, BER Software & systems and BER Operations.
The Technical Standards and Quality Unit ensures that the SEAI has the technical knowledge and expertise needed to meet the Authority’s home energy upgrade targets as outlined in the Climate Action Plan and other Government policies and programmes such as the National Development Plan.
The successful candidate will report to the Head of the Technical Department and will lead the team in scheme and developing and maintaining standards, codes of practice and technical guidance for SEAI programmes.
A panel may be formed from which candidates may be drawn for future relevant Programme Manager (Level E) vacancies as they arise. Detailed information regarding establishment of a panel (if any) will be provided to successful candidates.
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, Saturday 20th September 2025
We have an exciting opportunity in the Sustainable Energy Communities Team in the Decarbonised Heat and System Supports Department.
The Decarbonised Heat & 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 & Youth and RESS programmes.
The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and innovative team who are committed to the high-quality delivery of SEAI’s Sustainable Energy Communities Programme. The Sustainable Energy Communities 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.
The position will report to the Sustainable Energy Communities and Education Programme Manager.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake ad-hoc nationwide travel to attend and present at community events on behalf of SEAI.
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, Saturday 27th September 2025