Transmission Investment Engineer

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited in Belfast is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead complex power systems projects within a regulated environment.

Candidates should have a third-level Electrical Engineering qualification or extensive relevant experience, with strong planning, governance and stakeholder engagement abilities, and a 40-hour contract.

Qualifications

• A relevant third-level qualification in Electrical Engineering or a minimum of 3 years relevant experience in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering or Project Management.
• Experience with transmission and/or distribution electricity network assets within a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Knowledge of project planning and monitoring using formal tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver complex programmes of work with milestones and deadlines.
• Governance, reporting and performance monitoring across multiple projects.
• Identify risks and develop practical solutions to support informed decisions.
• Collaborate across organisational boundaries with a broad range of stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power Systems Engineering

Project Management

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & Reporting

Education

Third-level qualification in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Essential Criteria

It is essential that the successful candidate meets the following requirements.

• A relevant third-level qualification in Electrical Engineering or a minimum of 3 years relevant experience in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering or Project Management.
• Demonstrable experience of working with transmission and/or distribution electricity network assets within an operational, engineering, construction, asset management or project delivery environment.
• Experience of project planning, coordination and monitoring, including the use of project management tools such as Microsoft Project or equivalent planning software.
• Proven ability to successfully plan, coordinate and deliver complex programmes of work, ensuring milestones, deadlines and objectives are achieved.
• Experience of project governance, reporting and performance monitoring across multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to identify risks, constraints, delivery challenges and operational issues, and develop practical solutions and recommendations to support informed decision‑making.
• An understanding of the roles, responsibilities and interfaces between Transmission System Operators (TSOs) and Transmission Operators (TOs) and an understanding of the operational, planning and regulatory considerations involved.
• Experience of working collaboratively across organisational boundaries and engaging with a broad range of internal and external stakeholder

Specific Expertise

Electrical Engineering

Contract Hours

40.00