Job Description
Job Title: Senior Engineer – System Operations
Description:
We are hiring for our client, a key organisation in the energy sector, who are seeking a Senior Engineer – System Operations to join their high-performing team in Belfast (Hybrid). This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of Northern Ireland’s electricity system operations, ensuring secure and efficient real-time system performance and emergency preparedness.
The successful Senior Engineer will play a pivotal role supporting the delivery of complex operational activities, including emergency planning, stakeholder engagement, and grid optimisation — while working across both Irish and Northern Irish control centres.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:
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High-Impact Role – Make a meaningful contribution to the energy transition and the reliability of NI’s transmission network
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Excellent Benefits – Competitive salary + bonus, private healthcare, pension, EV parking, and hybrid working
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Wide Scope – Engage with emergency planning, stakeholder coordination, system reporting, and compliance
The Role:
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Provide operational support from year-ahead planning to real-time system performance
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Contribute to emergency plans, testing, and readiness activities for control centres
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Liaise with NIE Networks, regulators, generators, and internal stakeholders
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Support audit and compliance management related to operational activity
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Deliver key technical outputs including reports, guidance, and briefings
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Participate in high-profile projects across the transmission system
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Monitor and report on network performance to ensure system security
The Person:
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Engineering degree or equivalent with 4+ years of relevant experience
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Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills
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Strong track record of working collaboratively with internal/external stakeholders
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Experience in power system operations or a similar technical role
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Ability to work independently and manage complex responsibilities under pressure
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Desirable: power system analysis skills and tools (e.g., power flow software), strong MS Office proficiency
The Rewards:
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Competitive salary based on experience
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Annual bonus scheme
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Private medical cover
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Employer-matched pension
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Hybrid working (3 days office, 2 from home)
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Flexible hours
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Cycle-to-work scheme
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EV on-site charging and free parking
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Generous annual leave allowance
Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage?
At Hunter Savage, our specialist recruitment consultancy connects talented professionals with career-defining roles. To find out more or to apply for this Senior Engineer – System Operations job, please contact Dominic Heron on 07458 160121 or email dominic@huntersavage.com.
We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on candidate volume and calibre.
Closing date for applications is 14 August 2025.
