Hunter Savage
Senior Power System Evolution Engineer
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Senior Power System Evolution Engineer
Closing date for applications: 11 September 2026.
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
- Key role supporting the future development of Northern Ireland's electricity transmission system
- Belfast-based permanent position with hybrid working
- 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
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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.
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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
Next Steps
For further information and to apply for this Senior Engineer - Power System Evolution job, please contact Dominic Heron on 07458 160117 or
Closing date for applications: 11 September 2026.
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