Senior Engineer - System Operations

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

Job summary

A key organisation in the energy sector is seeking a Senior Engineer – System Operations in Belfast. The role involves ensuring secure real-time system performance and supporting emergency planning. Candidates should have an engineering degree and 4+ years of relevant experience. Excellent communication and analytical skills are required. This position offers competitive salary, bonus, and hybrid working conditions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus scheme

Private medical cover

Employer-matched pension

Hybrid working (3 days office, 2 from home)

Flexible hours

Cycle-to-work scheme

EV on-site charging and free parking

Generous annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in power system operations or a similar technical role.
• Strong track record of working collaboratively with internal/external stakeholders.
• Experience in emergency planning and operational support.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support from year-ahead planning to real-time system performance.
• Contribute to emergency plans, testing, and readiness activities for control centres.
• Liaise with NIE Networks, regulators, generators, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Power flow software

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Senior Engineer – System Operations

Description:

We are hiring for our client, a key organisation in the energy sector, who are seeking a Senior Engineer – System Operations to join their high-performing team in Belfast (Hybrid). This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of Northern Ireland’s electricity system operations, ensuring secure and efficient real-time system performance and emergency preparedness.

The successful Senior Engineer will play a pivotal role supporting the delivery of complex operational activities, including emergency planning, stakeholder engagement, and grid optimisation — while working across both Irish and Northern Irish control centres.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. High-Impact Role – Make a meaningful contribution to the energy transition and the reliability of NI’s transmission network

2. Excellent Benefits – Competitive salary + bonus, private healthcare, pension, EV parking, and hybrid working

3. Wide Scope – Engage with emergency planning, stakeholder coordination, system reporting, and compliance

The Role:

• Provide operational support from year-ahead planning to real-time system performance

• Contribute to emergency plans, testing, and readiness activities for control centres

• Liaise with NIE Networks, regulators, generators, and internal stakeholders

• Support audit and compliance management related to operational activity

• Deliver key technical outputs including reports, guidance, and briefings

• Participate in high-profile projects across the transmission system

• Monitor and report on network performance to ensure system security

The Person:

• Engineering degree or equivalent with 4+ years of relevant experience

• Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills

• Strong track record of working collaboratively with internal/external stakeholders

• Experience in power system operations or a similar technical role

• Ability to work independently and manage complex responsibilities under pressure

• Desirable: power system analysis skills and tools (e.g., power flow software), strong MS Office proficiency

The Rewards:

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Annual bonus scheme

• Private medical cover

• Employer-matched pension

• Hybrid working (3 days office, 2 from home)

• Flexible hours

• Cycle-to-work scheme

• EV on-site charging and free parking

• Generous annual leave allowance

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage?

At Hunter Savage, our specialist recruitment consultancy connects talented professionals with career-defining roles. To find out more or to apply for this Senior Engineer – System Operations job, please contact Dominic Heron on 07458 160121 or email [e-mail].

We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on candidate volume and calibre.

Closing date for applications is 14 August 2025.