Electrical Engineer (Projects) - Power Station

Hunter Savage; Antrim; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very Competitive Salary

Bonus opportunity between 12–20%

Defined contribution pension

Private medical insurance

Hybrid working options

26 days annual leave plus 10 bank holidays

Employee benefits platform

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free onsite parking

Overtime paid at 1.5x rate

Job summary

A leading power generation consultancy is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join their team in Northern Ireland. The role focuses on project delivery and technical support at Ballylumford and Kilroot Power Stations. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering, with a strong background in electrical maintenance and project management. This hybrid position offers up to 2 days of working from home and involves managing significant electrical projects to ensure system reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical maintenance and project delivery within power generation environments.
• Experience with retrofit and asset life-cycle management is essential.
• Ability to lead projects from concept through to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver electrical projects including new generation installations.
• Provide technical oversight to internal teams and contractors.
• Support development of asset management strategies.
• Supporting long‑term asset management and maintenance strategies.
• Liaising with other engineering disciplines and operations to ensure coordinated delivery.
• Driving continuous improvement in engineering standards, safety and compliance.
• Using SAP/Eclipse for work management, safety documentation and materials control.
• Managing spares and liaising with OEMs and suppliers.
• Providing hands‑on electrical engineering support (~25%).

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Project delivery

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Proactive mindset

Education

Degree in Electrical or Power Engineering

Chartered status or working towards it

Tools

SAP/Eclipse systems

Generators

HV systems

Transformers

Switchgear testing

Job description

We are hiring for our client, a leading power generation organisation in Northern Ireland, to recruit an Electrical Engineer to join their established Electrical Engineering department. This Electrical Engineer role supports both Ballylumford and Kilroot Power Stations, with approximately 80% of time based at Ballylumford and 20% at Kilroot.

This opportunity is predominantly project-focused, with the Electrical Engineer spending circa 75% of their time leading and delivering electrical engineering projects and 25% providing hands‑on technical support where required. The role covers new generation assets, modernisation programmes and the retrofit of ageing electrical infrastructure.

The position also offers hybrid working, with the option to work up to 2 days per week from home, subject to project and site requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering electrical projects including new generation installations, retrofit of obsolete equipment and asset modernisation initiatives.

• Maintaining the integrity, reliability and safety of electrical systems across Ballylumford and Kilroot.

• Providing technical leadership and oversight to internal teams and external contractors.

• Supporting the development of long‑term asset management and maintenance strategies.

• Liaising with other engineering disciplines, operations and project teams to ensure coordinated delivery.

• Driving continuous improvement in engineering standards, safety processes and compliance.

• Using SAP/Eclipse systems for work management, safety documentation and materials control.

• Managing spares and liaising with OEMs and suppliers.

• Providing hands‑on electrical engineering support where required (approx. 25%).

The Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in electrical maintenance and project delivery within power generation or heavy industrial environments (essential).

• Strong experience in retrofit, asset life‑cycle management and modernisation projects (essential).

• Demonstrable ability to lead projects from concept through to completion.

• Experience with generators, HV systems, transformers and switchgear testing (beneficial).

• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• A proactive mindset with confidence to take ownership.

Qualifications

• Third‑level qualification (Degree / HNC / HND) in Electrical or Power Engineering (essential).

• Chartered or working towards professional registration (desirable).

• Power station experience preferred.

Benefits & Rewards

• Salary dependent on skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications, benchmarked against the market (Very Competitive).

• Bonus opportunity between 12–20%.

• Defined contribution pension with 5% employer contribution.

• Private medical insurance (single cover).

• Hybrid working – up to 2 days per week from home.

• Monday‑to‑Friday working pattern – 37.5‑hour working week.

• 26 days annual leave plus 10 bank holidays.

• Company sick pay.

• Employee benefits platform.

• Cycle to Work Scheme.

• Car Scheme.

• Free onsite parking.

• Overtime available and paid at 1.5x rate.

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

Hunter Savage is a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep expertise across Engineering & Manufacturing, supporting engineers in making well‑informed, long‑term career moves.

For further information and a confidential discussion about this Electrical Engineer role, please contact Dominic Heron. Salary is usually negotiable and dependent on experience and expertise. We reserve the right to enhance shortlisting criteria based on response.