Electrical Engineer (Projects) - Power Station

Hunter Savage; Carrickfergus; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment consultancy is hiring for an Electrical Engineer to work at two major power stations in Northern Ireland. This role focuses mainly on project-related tasks, leading electrical engineering projects, and providing hands-on support. Candidates must have experience in power generation or heavy industry and relevant qualifications. The position offers competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer seeking career growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity between 12-20%

Defined contribution pension

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical maintenance and project delivery within power generation or heavy industry.
• Strong experience in retrofit, asset life-cycle management and modernization projects.
• Demonstrable ability to lead projects from concept through to completion.

Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering electrical engineering projects including new generation installations.
• Maintaining the integrity, reliability, and safety of electrical systems across Ballylumford and Kilroot.
• Providing technical leadership and oversight to internal teams and external contractors.

Skills

Project leadership

Safety focus

Adaptability

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree / HNC / HND in Electrical or Power Engineering

Tools

SAP/Eclipse systems

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

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.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. The Role

• Project‑led Electrical Engineer role (approx. 75% project / 25% hands‑on)

• Hybrid working available (up to 2 days per week from home)

• Multi‑site role supporting two major power stations

2. The Person

• Experienced Electrical Engineer from power generation or heavy industry

• Confident leading projects, contractors and technical decisions

• Safety‑focused, commercially aware and adaptable

3. The Reward

• Very competitive salary(dependent on experience)

• Bonus opportunity between 12-20%

• Strong benefits package and long‑term career security

The Role

Reporting to the Lead Engineer – Electrical NI, the Electrical Engineer will be responsible for:

• Leading and delivering electrical engineering 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 Person

The successful Electrical Engineer will have:

• 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

The 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.