General information

Reference

000542

Publication end date

20/07/2025

Job Title

Control Engineer

Contractual hours

37.00

Location

NORTHERN IRELAND, Craigavon, Craigavon

Candidate criteria

Minimum Level of Education Required

Higher National Diploma

Shortlisting Criteria

Essential:
•Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a technical or operational environment, within power systems, utilities, engineering, or infrastructure sectors.
•Hold, or be actively working towards, a Higher National Diploma (HND) in an appropriate technical discipline, or demonstrate the ability and commitment to undertake one*
•Demonstrate a practical understanding of electricity distribution networks.
•The ability to be able to positively influence safety behaviours and establish a safety culture.
•A strong technical and analytical ability plus a good working knowledge of the principles of power systems.
•Competent in the use of computer-based systems e.g. Microsoft Office applications / SCADA.

* Candidates not holding an applicable HND qualification must be able to demonstrate that they hold the prerequisite qualifications / experience to gain entry to an Electrical Engineering HND (e.g. Engineering (Electrical/Electronic Engineering) – P00205-AB – Course – Belfast Met) which they will be expected to commence at the next available opportunity.

Desirable:
•Developed knowledge of SCADA / Network Management systems.
•IET Accredited or working towards accreditation.
•SAP/SAIS or operational experience up to 33kV.
•Previous Control Room experience.
•Sound understanding of NIE Networks Safety Rules & Authorisations.

Personal Competencies

• Integrity
• Innovative & creative
• Flexiblity & adaptability
• Interpersonal skills

Specific Expertise

Electrical Engineering

Employment Details

Contract Hours

40.00

Benefits

We offer a competitive and attractive reward package which is regularly reviewed. It includes (but not limited to):

EXCELLENT REWARDS
Competitive market rate salary
Company pension scheme matched up to 8% (plus SMART pension where employees benefit from lower national insurance contributions
Minimum of 23 days holidays plus 11 statutory days
Opportunity to Buy & Sell Annual leave
Professional accreditation
Educational & Training opportunities

PERSONAL WELLBEING
Health and Wellbeing Programmes
Annual Flu vaccination program
Occupational health & welfare counselling support
BUPA Private Healthcare (eligible after 12 months)
Health care schemes – BHSF
Enhanced maternity/paternity provisions & childcare schemes
Family friendly policies
Eye Test vouchers
Access to discounts / Perks card
Salary sacrifice schemes such as the Cycle to Work scheme
Long Service & Full attendance Awards
Social Club