Power System Evolution Engineer

Hunter Savage

Belfast City District

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical

Pension matching

Annual leave

Wellbeing days

Cycle to Work

EV salary sacrifice

Onsite parking

Lunch provided

Professional development

Career progression

Energy transition impact

Job summary

Hunter Savage is partnering with a major organisation in Northern Ireland to recruit a Power System Evolution Engineer for their Future Power Systems team in Belfast. The role focuses on dynamic stability, system strength, and renewable integration.

You will model and analyse across the NI and all-island power system, supporting long-term evolution with a 10-year horizon and working in a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

Degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience.
Experience in power system analysis and modelling.
Knowledge of electricity generation, demand and emerging technologies.
Experience with tools such as PSS/E, PowerFactory, PLEXOS, DSA tools, MATLAB or similar.
Experience analysing large data sets using Python, R, Excel or similar tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Carry out dynamic modelling of the Northern Ireland and all-island electricity system.
Model and forecast reserve and ramping requirements over a 10-year horizon.
Undertake power system stability, system strength and operational analysis.
Contribute to national statutory and European‑mandated technical assessments.
Review reserve and ramping system services, methodologies and volumes.
Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders across the all-island market.
Analyse large and complex data sets using modelling and analytical tools.
Document technical analyses, assumptions, methodologies and outputs.
Help develop internal technical capability across future power system operations.

Skills

Python programming

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Excel

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

PSS/E

PowerFactory

PLEXOS

DSA tools

MATLAB

Job description

Power System Evolution Engineer

Description

We are hiring for our client, a major organisation operating at the heart of Northern Ireland’s electricity system, as they seek to appoint a Power System Evolution Engineer to join their Future Power Systems team in Belfast.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced power systems professional to work on technically challenging projects supporting the transition towards a cleaner, more secure electricity system.

The Power System Evolution Engineer will undertake technical modelling and analysis across the Northern Ireland and all-island power system, with particular focus on dynamic stability, system strength, reserve requirements and ramping capability. The work will directly support the integration of increasing levels of renewable generation and the long‑term evolution of the power system.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

Future-focused power systems role supporting the integration of renewable electricity and development of the all-island grid
Belfast-based hybrid working – 3 days office / 2 days remote
Excellent overall package including bonus, private medical cover, pension, enhanced holidays and strong professional development opportunities

The Role

As Power System Evolution Engineer, you will:

Support delivery of long-term operational policy and power system development programmes
Carry out dynamic modelling of the Northern Ireland and all-island electricity system
Model and forecast reserve and ramping requirements and capability over a 10-year horizon
Undertake power system stability, system strength and operational analysis
Contribute to national statutory and European‑mandated technical assessments
Review reserve and ramping system services, including methodologies, technologies and required volumes
Work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders across the all-island electricity market
Analyse large and complex data sets using relevant modelling and analytical tools
Clearly document technical analysis, assumptions, methodologies and outputs
Help develop internal technical capability and expertise across future power system operations

The Person

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

Degree qualification in Engineering or another relevant technical discipline
Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience
Experience in power system analysis and modelling
Knowledge of electricity generation, demand and emerging technologies connecting to the power system
Experience with tools such as PSS/E, PowerFactory, PLEXOS, DSA tools, MATLAB or similar
Experience analysing large data sets using Python, R, Excel or similar tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Advanced Excel capability

Experience or knowledge of the all-island electricity system, Python programming, European energy policy, operational modelling or alternative power system analysis techniques would be particularly advantageous.

The Rewards

Competitive salary
Performance‑related bonus
Private medical cover
Pension matching
Hybrid working – 3 days office / 2 days home
Enhanced annual leave
Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
Wellbeing days
Cycle to Work and EV salary sacrifice schemes
Free onsite parking and EV charging
Complimentary lunch
Excellent professional development opportunities
Clear career progression pathways
Opportunity to contribute directly to Northern Ireland's transition towards a cleaner and more secure energy system