Senior Engineer - System Operations

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major utility provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Engineer - System Operations to enhance the security and reliability of the electricity system. This role involves planning and operational engineering, power system analysis, and collaboration with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess an engineering degree, relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. The position offers competitive rewards, flexible hybrid working, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive culture.

Benefits

Competitive rewards

Flexible hybrid working

Strong benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in a relevant field.
• Experience analysing large volumes of technical data.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning and operational engineering activities.
• Manage system security and support audits.
• Deliver high-quality technical outputs that meet regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Engineering degree (or equivalent)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

MCS Group is recruiting a Senior Engineer - System Operations for our client in Belfast.

Play a key role in keeping Northern Ireland's electricity system secure while supporting the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

As a Senior Engineer in System Operations, you will contribute to planning and operational engineering activities that ensure the safe and reliable operation of the transmission system. This includes power system analysis, supporting outages and maintenance, developing operational policies, and enabling the integration of new technologies onto the grid.

You’ll work closely with control room colleagues and a wide range of stakeholders to manage system security, support audits and compliance, and deliver high‑quality technical outputs that meet regulatory and operational requirements.

Essential Criteria

• Engineering degree (or equivalent) with at least 4 years' experience
• Experience analysing large volumes of technical data
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical audiences
• Awareness of the NI Transmission System and experience in a regulatory environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proven ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent organisational skills, commercial awareness and delivery focus
• Proficiency in MS Office

Desirable

• Experience in power system operations or a similar field
• Experience with transient or electromagnetic transient analysis
• Knowledge of the All-Island system and Single Electricity Market

Why Join

You’ll be part of a collaborative, safety-focused environment working on work that genuinely matters. The role offers competitive rewards, flexible hybrid working, strong benefits, and clear opportunities for professional development and career progression within an inclusive and supportive culture.

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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