Power System Evolution Engineer

Description

We are hiring for our client, a major organisation operating at the heart of Northern Ireland’s electricity system, as they seek to appoint a Power System Evolution Engineer to join their Future Power Systems team in Belfast.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced power systems professional to work on technically challenging projects supporting the transition towards a cleaner, more secure electricity system.

The Power System Evolution Engineer will undertake technical modelling and analysis across the Northern Ireland and all-island power system, with particular focus on dynamic stability, system strength, reserve requirements and ramping capability. The work will directly support the integration of increasing levels of renewable generation and the long-term evolution of the power system.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. Future-focused power systems role supporting the integration of renewable electricity and development of the all-island grid

2. Belfast-based hybrid working - 3 days office / 2 days remote

3. Excellent overall package including bonus, private medical cover, pension, enhanced holidays and strong professional development opportunities

The Role

As Power System Evolution Engineer, you will:

• Support delivery of long-term operational policy and power system development programmes

• Carry out dynamic modelling of the Northern Ireland and all-island electricity system

• Model and forecast reserve and ramping requirements and capability over a 10-year horizon

• Undertake power system stability, system strength and operational analysis

• Contribute to national statutory and European-mandated technical assessments

• Review reserve and ramping system services, including methodologies, technologies and required volumes

• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders across the all-island electricity market

• Analyse large and complex data sets using relevant modelling and analytical tools

• Clearly document technical analysis, assumptions, methodologies and outputs

• Help develop internal technical capability and expertise across future power system operations

The Person

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Degree qualification in Engineering or another relevant technical discipline

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience

• Experience in power system analysis and modelling

• Knowledge of electricity generation, demand and emerging technologies connecting to the power system

• Experience with tools such as PSS/E, PowerFactory, PLEXOS, DSA tools, MATLAB or similar

• Experience analysing large data sets using Python, R, Excel or similar tools

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

• Advanced Excel capability

Experience or knowledge of the all-island electricity system, Python programming, European energy policy, operational modelling or alternative power system analysis techniques would be particularly advantageous.

The Rewards

• Competitive salary

• Performance-related bonus

• Private medical cover

• Pension matching

• Hybrid working - 3 days office / 2 days home

• Enhanced annual leave

• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

• Wellbeing days

• Cycle to Work and EV salary sacrifice schemes

• Free onsite parking and EV charging

• Complimentary lunch

• Excellent professional development opportunities

• Clear career progression pathways

• Opportunity to contribute directly to Northern Irelands transition towards a cleaner and more secure energy system

Next Steps

For further information and to apply for this Power System Evolution Engineer job, please contact Dominic Heron.T: 07458 160117 E: dominic@huntersavage.com

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Salary details listed are intended as a guide and may be negotiable depending on experience and expertise.

We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre of response.

Closing date: 28 August 2026