Senior Power System Evolution Engineer

Hunter Savage; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Savage is seeking a Senior Power System Evolution Engineer in Belfast to join a specialist power systems team. You will perform detailed studies, develop network models, and support the energy transition through renewables and interconnection projects.

The role focuses on complex power system analyses, modelling, and reporting to stakeholders, with a hybrid working arrangement in Belfast.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in power systems or electricity industry.
• Strong understanding of transmission networks, system planning and transmission equipment.
• Experience in power system modelling and analysis.
• Working knowledge of PSS/E, PowerFactory, DSA, Matlab.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience mentoring colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Carry out power system analysis (load flow, voltage, short circuit, transient stability).
• Investigate challenges in operating a high-renewables power system.
• Undertake studies on interconnection, long-duration energy storage, offshore projects.
• Build and maintain dynamic power system models.
• Use modelling software (PSS/E, PowerFactory, DSA, LSAT/TSAT or similar).
• Identify opportunities to automate modelling processes.
• Produce technical reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Build relationships with network operators, regulators, and developers.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a collaborative team.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

PSS/E

PowerFactory

DSA

LSAT/TSAT

Matlab

Job description

Senior Power System Evolution Engineer

Description

We are hiring for our client for a Senior Power System Evolution Engineer to join a specialist power systems team based in Belfast.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced power systems engineer to play an important role in supporting Northern Ireland’s transition towards a secure, reliable and low-carbon electricity system. Working within a highly technical team, the Senior Engineer – Power System Evolution will undertake detailed power system studies, develop network models and help identify solutions required to support increasing levels of renewable generation across the transmission system.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. Key role supporting the future development of Northern Ireland’s electricity transmission system

2. Belfast-based permanent position with hybrid working

3. Opportunity to work on major renewable energy, interconnection, storage and system stability projects

The Role

• Carry out power system analysis including load flow, voltage, short circuit and transient stability studies

• Investigate challenges associated with operating a high-renewables power system

• Undertake studies relating to future interconnection, long-duration energy storage and offshore projects

• Build and maintain dynamic power system models

• Use modelling software including PSS/E, PowerFactory, DSA, LSAT/TSAT or similar

• Identify opportunities to improve and automate modelling processes

• Produce technical reports and present findings to internal and external stakeholders

• Build relationships with network operators, regulators, government departments and developers

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a collaborative, solution-focused team

The Person

• Degree in Engineering or another relevant discipline

• Minimum 3 years’ experience within power systems or the electricity industry

• Strong understanding of transmission networks, system planning and transmission equipment

• Experience in power system modelling and analysis

• Working knowledge of software such as PSS/E, PowerFactory, DSA, Matlab or similar

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Previous experience supporting or mentoring colleagues

Python coding experience and knowledge of the Northern Ireland power system would be advantageous.

The Rewards

• Permanent position

• Belfast location

• Hybrid working

• Opportunity to work on technically complex projects supporting the energy transition

• Career development within a specialist power systems environment

Salary details, where provided, are intended as a guide and may be negotiable depending on experience and expertise.

We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent upon the calibre of response.