Power System Planning Engineers

MCS Group; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Pension

EV scheme

Flexible hours

Free parking with EV charge points

Job summary

MCS Group is partnering with a leading organisation to recruit a Power System Planning Engineer in Belfast. You will analyse how the transmission grid evolves to meet future demands and support NI’s low-carbon transition.

The role involves carrying out power system studies, developing reinforcement options, customer connection assessments, and producing clear technical reports, with hybrid working and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical or electronic engineering or equivalent.
• 2+ years engineering or industry experience.
• Strong interest in supporting the transition to a net-zero power system.
• Understanding of power system analysis.

Responsibilities

• Carry out power system studies / analysis.
• Develop and assess reinforcement and connection options for the grid.
• Customer connection assessments.
• Engage and build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Produce clear, high-quality technical reports.

Skills

Power system analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Technical reporting

Education

Electrical or Electronic Engineering degree

Job description

MCS Group is proud to be partnering with a leading organisation that's powering Northern Ireland's transition to a low-carbon future to recruit a Power System Planning Engineer.

As a Power System Planning Engineer, you will join a team at the heart of the energy transition. You will play a key role in analysing and shaping how the transmission grid evolves to meet future demands, helping to decarbonise the energy system while ensuring a safe, secure, and reliable supply.

As a Power System Planning Engineer, you will:

• Carry out power system studies /analysis
• Develop and assess reinforcement and connection options for the grid
• Customer connection assessments
• Engage and build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Produce clear, high-quality technical reports

The successful candidate will have:

• Degree in electrical or electronic engineering or equivalent, with at least 2 years relevant engineering or industry experience.
• A strong interest in supporting the transition to a net zero power system.
• Understanding of power system analysis and a desire to further develop technical expertise.

What's on offer:

Competitive salary, performance bonus, private healthcare, pension, hybrid working, EV scheme, flexible hours, and free parking with EV charge points

This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in transforming Northern Ireland's electricity landscape. Be part of a high-impact mission to decarbonise the power system in Northern Ireland.

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

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