Future Grid Evolution Engineer

MCS Group; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MCS Group is recruiting a Power System Evolution Engineer to join a leading organisation in Northern Ireland's transition to renewable energy. You will undertake advanced modelling to evolve the power system and deliver a roadmap to 100% renewable electricity by 2035.

The role focuses on dynamic stability, system strength, reserve and ramping, forecasting needs up to a decade ahead, and supporting renewable integration and interconnection.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering or related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of generation, demand and enabling technologies.
• Experience with power system modelling software.
• Strong analytical and data-handling skills with advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced technical modelling and analysis of the power system.
• Focus on dynamic stability, system strength, reserve and ramping requirements.
• Forecast future operational needs up to 10 years ahead.
• Support renewable generation integration and interconnection.

Skills

Dynamic stability

System strength

Renewable integration

Data analysis

Excel advanced

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

PLEXOS

PSS/E

PowerFactory

DSA tools

MATLAB

Job description

MCS Group is recruiting a Power System Evolution Engineer to join a leading organisation in Northern Ireland's transition to renewable energy. You will undertake advanced modelling to evolve the power system and deliver a roadmap to 100% renewable electricity by 2035.

The role focuses on dynamic stability, system strength, reserve and ramping, forecasting needs up to a decade ahead, and supporting renewable integration and interconnection.