Senior Lead Engineer - Networks

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical cover

Enhanced pension

Generous holidays

Career progression

Job summary

MCS Group in Belfast is seeking a Senior Lead Engineer in Networks for a hybrid role, shaping Northern Ireland's power system through advanced analysis and strategic network decisions.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Engineering and 5+ years in power systems, with experience in PSS/E/PowerFactory and Python/Excel for data analysis, plus strong communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years in power systems engineering or related senior role.
• Knowledge of transmission networks and equipment.
• Experience with power system modelling software.
• Proficiency in Python or Excel for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex power system analysis and support major network investment and connection decisions.
• Develop models, analysis tools and technical recommendations to influence NI's energy system.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to inform reliability and efficiency improvements.

Skills

5+ years experience

Power systems knowledge

Technical communication

Python/Excel data analysis

Power system modelling software (PSS/E

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PowerFactory

Python

Excel

Job description

Senior Lead Engineer (Networks), Belfast, Hybrid working

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Power Systems Engineer to take a senior technical role shaping the future of Northern Ireland's electricity transmission network as Senior Lead Engineer - Networks.

Working at the heart of the energy transition, you will lead complex power system analysis, support major network and connection decisions, and help develop the electricity system for a cleaner, more secure energy future.

This is an opportunity to apply specialist engineering expertise to make a direct impact on the future of Northern Ireland's power system, while supporting colleagues and contributing to the development of technical capability across the team

As a Senior Lead Engineer in the Networks team, you will lead complex power system analysis, support major network investment and connection decisions, and develop models, analysis tools, and technical recommendations that will directly influence Northern Ireland's future energy system.

The successful candidate:

• Degree in Engineering or relevant discipline
• 5+ years' experience in power systems engineering, network or connections planning, or a closely related area to demonstrate the level required for a senior role.
• Strong knowledge of power systems and transmission networks and equipment along with experience of carrying out relevant power systems studies.
• Experience with power system modelling software such as PSS/E, PowerFactory or similar
• Experience using analytical/automation tools such as Python or Excel to analyse engineering data
• Strong technical communication and stakeholder management skills

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary + performance-related bonus
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
• Private medical cover and enhanced pension
• Generous holidays and wellbeing benefits
• Excellent professional development and career progression
• Opportunity to work on projects shaping Northern Ireland's energy future

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.