Engineer - Market Systems & Support

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy systems company in Northern Ireland is seeking an Engineer (Market Systems & Support). This role involves working with operational data, supporting performance monitoring, assisting with assessments, and contributing to improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a background in engineering or power systems, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Python. The position offers a hybrid working model and a competitive salary alongside various benefits, ensuring professional growth and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Pension

Private medical cover

Enhanced annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured, logical approach.
• Ability to extract, interpret, and analyze data from multiple systems.

Responsibilities

• Work with operational data and support system services performance monitoring.
• Assist with technical and commercial assessments.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Stakeholder awareness

Proficiency in Python

Education

Background in engineering or power systems

Job description

Overview

MCS Group is seeking an Engineer (Market Systems & Support) with a strong interest in energy systems, data analysis, and problem solving to support the operation of electricity market systems and services.

This role offers broad exposure across technical and commercial areas of the electricity sector, providing an excellent opportunity to develop a deep understanding of power systems, market operations, and stakeholder engagement.

You will work with operational data, support system services performance monitoring, assist with technical and commercial assessments, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. The role is varied, busy, and highly collaborative, with opportunities to build experience across market support, automation, and regulatory-facing processes.

Responsibilities

• Work with operational data and support system services performance monitoring
• Assist with technical and commercial assessments
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate across market support, automation, and regulatory-facing processes

Qualifications

• Background in engineering, power systems, or another relevant technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured, logical approach
• Ability to extract, interpret, and analyse data from multiple systems using a range of tools and methods
• Proficiency in Python (or similar programming languages), with experience in maintaining and developing code
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong awareness of stakeholder needs and industry expectations relevant to the role

Why Join

• Work in a technically challenging role with real impact on the electricity system
• Competitive salary, performance-related bonus, pension, and private medical cover
• Hybrid working model (typically 3 days office / 2 days home)
• Enhanced annual leave, wellbeing days, and family-friendly policies
• Access to professional development and clear career progression pathways
• Inclusive and supportive working environment

How to apply

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Kirsty Dillon, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group 028 9693 5510.

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MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation. If you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

Not all agencies are the same… MCS Group is committed to providing a first-class service to all our customers and has an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.