Senior Engineer - System Operations

Job Title: Senior Engineer – System Operations

Description:

We are hiring for our client, a key organisation in the energy sector, who are seeking a Senior Engineer – System Operations to join their high-performing team in Belfast (Hybrid). This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of Northern Ireland’s electricity system operations, ensuring secure and efficient real-time system performance and emergency preparedness.

The successful Senior Engineer will play a pivotal role supporting the delivery of complex operational activities, including emergency planning, stakeholder engagement, and grid optimisation — while working across both Irish and Northern Irish control centres.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. High-Impact Role – Make a meaningful contribution to the energy transition and the reliability of NI’s transmission network

2. Excellent Benefits – Competitive salary + bonus, private healthcare, pension, EV parking, and hybrid working

3. Wide Scope – Engage with emergency planning, stakeholder coordination, system reporting, and compliance

The Role:

• Provide operational support from year-ahead planning to real-time system performance

• Contribute to emergency plans, testing, and readiness activities for control centres

• Liaise with NIE Networks, regulators, generators, and internal stakeholders

• Support audit and compliance management related to operational activity

• Deliver key technical outputs including reports, guidance, and briefings

• Participate in high-profile projects across the transmission system

• Monitor and report on network performance to ensure system security

The Person:

• Engineering degree or equivalent with 4+ years of relevant experience

• Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills

• Strong track record of working collaboratively with internal/external stakeholders

• Experience in power system operations or a similar technical role

• Ability to work independently and manage complex responsibilities under pressure

• Desirable: power system analysis skills and tools (e.g., power flow software), strong MS Office proficiency

The Rewards:

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Annual bonus scheme

• Private medical cover

• Employer-matched pension

• Hybrid working (3 days office, 2 from home)

• Flexible hours

• Cycle-to-work scheme

• EV on-site charging and free parking

• Generous annual leave allowance

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage?

At Hunter Savage, our specialist recruitment consultancy connects talented professionals with career-defining roles. To find out more or to apply for this Senior Engineer – System Operations job, please contact Dominic Heron on 07458 160121 or email dominic@huntersavage.com.

We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on candidate volume and calibre.

Closing date for applications is 14 August 2025.