Hybrid Power System Evolution Engineer – Renewables Focus

SONI; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SONI in Belfast is seeking a Power System Evolution Engineer to support the joint SONI/EirGrid roadmap towards 100% renewable electricity by 2035. You will perform dynamic stability modelling and assess system strength, reserve and ramping needs to forecast capabilities up to ten years ahead, enabling renewable integration and interconnection.

The role requires a degree in engineering with at least 3 years’ experience, strong technical knowledge of generation and demand, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering, or other relevant equivalent degree, with a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience.
• Technical knowledge of generation, demand and enabling technologies connecting to power systems.
• Experience in power system analysis with modelling tools such as PLEXOS, PSSE, PowerFactory, DSA tools, MATLAB.
• Analytical tools such as Python, R, and Excel for large data sets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to explain complex information clearly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Advanced level Excel skills for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the Operational Policy Roadmap.
• Dynamic modelling of the NI and all-island power system.
• Forecast reserves and ramping up to 10 years ahead.
• Deliver national statutory and EU-mandated assessments.
• Review reserves/ramping System Services products and methodologies.
• Collaborate with EirGrid to align All-Island System Services.
• Develop internal capability and expertise in System Services.
• Document inputs, analyses and outputs aligning with the roadmap.

Skills

Power system analysis

Python

Excel

Data analysis

Strong communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Power system modelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLEXOS

PSSE

PowerFactory

MATLAB

DSA tools

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

SONI in Belfast is seeking a Power System Evolution Engineer to support the joint SONI/EirGrid roadmap towards 100% renewable electricity by 2035. You will perform dynamic stability modelling and assess system strength, reserve and ramping needs to forecast capabilities up to ten years ahead, enabling renewable integration and interconnection.

The role requires a degree in engineering with at least 3 years’ experience, strong technical knowledge of generation and demand, and proficiency in