Transmission Network Access Engineer

NIE Networks; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in Northern Ireland is seeking a Transmission Network Access Engineer to join their Project Delivery team. The successful candidate will support project delivery across the province and be involved in transmission infrastructure projects and maintenance activities. Applicants should demonstrate their qualifications in their CV and cover letter. Benefits include a pension fund, parking, paid holidays, and more.

Benefits

Pension Fund

Parking

Paid Holidays

Mobile Phone

Medical Aid / Health Care

Laptop

Gym

Qualifications

• Strong background in engineering principles and practices.
• Experience in utility sector projects and health & safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Support network access planning and execution.
• Contribute to transmission infrastructure projects and maintenance activities.

Skills

Engineer

SAP

275Kv

Health & Safety

Utility Sector

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking aTransmission Network Access Engineer to join our Project Delivery & Commissioning team. This is a key role contributing to the successful delivery of transmission infrastructure projects, substation upgrades, and ongoing maintenance activities across the NIE Networks electricity network. The successful candidate will be based at their nearest NIE Networks depot and will be required to operate across the province, supporting network access planning and execution to ensure safe, efficient, and timely project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Operate across the province to support network access planning and execution to ensure safe, efficient, and timely project delivery.
• Be based at the nearest NIE Networks depot and contribute to the delivery of transmission infrastructure projects, substation upgrades and ongoing maintenance activities.

Qualifications

Applicants are strongly advised to clearly demonstrate how they meet the essential criteria within their CV. Where this is not feasible, a detailed explanation should be provided in the covering letter. It is imperative that the selection panel can easily identify how the criteria are met. Failure to demonstrate that you meet the criteria may result in you not being shortlisted for interview.

CV and cover letter must be received no later than 11pm on Sunday 2 November 2025

Skills

• Engineer
• SAP
• 275Kv
• Health & Safety
• Utility Sector

Benefits

• Pension Fund
• Parking
• Paid Holidays
• Mobile Phone
• Medical Aid / Health Care
• Laptop
• Gym