Senior Future Power System Engineer

Cpl Healthcare; Antrim; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy consulting firm is seeking a Senior Future Power System Engineer in Belfast. The role requires strong technical expertise in power systems and experience in system modelling. Responsibilities include conducting power system studies, assessing challenges in renewable energy integration, and mentoring junior team members. This full-time, permanent position offers flexible hybrid working arrangements and an excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Excellent salary commensurate with experience

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Private medical provision

Competitive pension

Ongoing career progression opportunities

Free lunch onsite

Complimentary car parking

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in the power systems or electricity industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of power systems and network planning.
• Experience with dynamic, harmonic, and EMT studies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct power system studies including load flow and voltage analyses.
• Assess system challenges related to renewable energy integration.
• Support the preparation of technical reports and publications.

Skills

Power system analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or a related discipline

Tools

PSS/E

PowerFactory

DSA Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Overview

Senior Future Power System Engineer– Belfast (Hybrid)

We’re looking for a driven and solutions-focused power systems engineer with strong technical expertise and a passion for shaping the future of the energy sector. The ideal candidate is a team player with excellent analytical skills, experience in system modelling and analysis, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.

This is a full-time and permanent position.

Benefits

• An excellent salary commensurate with experience
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements (3 days office: 2 days working at home)
• Flexible start and finish times
• Eligibility for an annual performance-related payment
• Private medical provision
• Competitive pension with employer matching arrangements
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes (e.g., pension, cycle to work, and electric vehicle leasing)
• Competitive holidays
• Complimentary car parking with electric charging point on site.
• Free lunch onsite
• Ongoing career progression and development opportunities
• A fantastic team culture and team events.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct power system studies including load flow, voltage, short circuit, and transient stability analyses.
• Assess system challenges related to high renewable energy integration and develop technical solutions.
• Analyse future interconnection, long-duration storage, and offshore projects to evaluate impacts on system strength and stability.
• Use power system modelling tools such as PSS/E, PowerFactory, DSA Tools, or similar.
• Build and maintain accurate dynamic models to reflect system performance during contingencies.
• Improve modelling and analysis processes through automation and coding.
• Support the preparation of technical reports and statutory publications like the Ten-Year Transmission Forecast Statement.
• Communicate complex technical findings clearly through reports and presentations.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, solution-driven team culture.

Criteria

• Degree in Engineering or a related discipline, with at least 3 years’ experience in the power systems or electricity industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of power systems, network planning, and transmission equipment.
• Proficient in power system analysis and modelling using tools such as PSS/E, PowerFactory, DSA Tools, or MATLAB.
• Experience with dynamic, harmonic, and EMT studies.
• Good understanding of generation, demand, and enabling technologies connecting to the grid.
• Familiar with industry regulations, licences, technical standards, and grid codes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well in a team.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis.

If you are interested in hearing more or to be considered for this role, apply here or contact Sophie Keogh at Cpl NI.