Jacobs has been appointed by EirGrid under a five-year Engineering Design, Planning and Project Management Framework to strengthen Ireland’s electricity transmission system and drive progress towards its 2030 renewable energy goals.

The collaboration will deliver technical expertise across design, planning, and environmental management for both overground and underground high-voltage transmission infrastructure. It supports Shaping Our Electricity Future — EirGrid’s national roadmap to reach at least 80% renewable electricity generation by the end of the decade.

Jacobs will assemble an integrated design team to provide end-to-end services covering regulatory compliance, system reliability, and environmental standards. The scope includes engineering design, project management, and health and safety oversight — ensuring Ireland’s energy infrastructure is built for long-term resilience and sustainability.

“Reliable, efficient, and sustainable electricity transmission systems are central to enabling Ireland’s energy transition,” said Richard Sanderson, Executive Vice President for Europe at Jacobs. “Our holistic design approach ensures that projects are delivered with both performance and environmental responsibility in mind.”

Beyond Ireland, Jacobs continues to lead major global renewable infrastructure initiatives such as Europe’s Suedlink underground power cable, Xcel Energy’s transmission reliability programme in the US, and Australia’s Marinus Link interconnector. Collectively, these projects demonstrate Jacobs’ expanding influence in advancing clean energy networks worldwide.

In Ireland, the company’s growing green portfolio also includes projects for the National Transport Authority’s BusConnects programmes and Uisce Éireann’s strategic water resilience initiatives — reinforcing its central role in shaping sustainable infrastructure across sectors.

Read the full story for a closer look at how Jacobs is building the backbone of Ireland’s renewable future.