Senior Power System Evolution Engineer

*Closing date for applications: 11 September 2026.*

We are hiring for our client for a Senior Power System Evolution Engineer to join a specialist power systems team based in Belfast.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced power systems engineer to play an important role in supporting Northern Irelands transition towards a secure reliable and low-carbon electricity system. Working within a highly technical team the Senior Engineer Power System Evolution will undertake detailed power system studies develop network models and help identify solutions required to support increasing levels of renewable generation across the transmission system.

1. Key role supporting the future development of Northern Irelands electricity transmission system

2. Belfast-based permanent position with hybrid working

3. Opportunity to work on major renewable energy interconnection storage and system stability projects

• Carry out power system analysis including load flow voltage short circuit and transient stability studies

• Investigate challenges associated with operating a high-renewables power system

• Undertake studies relating to future interconnection long-duration energy storage and offshore projects

• Build and maintain dynamic power system models

• Use modelling software including PSS/E PowerFactory DSA LSAT/TSAT or similar

• Identify opportunities to improve and automate modelling processes

• Produce technical reports and present findings to internal and external stakeholders

• Build relationships with network operators regulators government departments and developers

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a collaborative solution-focused team

• Degree in Engineering or another relevant discipline

• Minimum 3 years experience within power systems or the electricity industry

• Strong understanding of transmission networks system planning and transmission equipment

• Experience in power system modelling and analysis

• Working knowledge of software such as PSS/E PowerFactory DSA Matlab or similar

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Previous experience supporting or mentoring colleagues

Python coding experience and knowledge of the Northern Ireland power system would be advantageous.

• Permanent position

• Belfast location

• Hybrid working

• Opportunity to work on technically complex projects supporting the energy transition

• Career development within a specialist power systems environment

For further information and to apply for this Senior Engineer Power System Evolution job please contact Dominic Heron on or .

Closing date for applications: 11 September 2026.

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