At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team to develop the electricity transmission network and support renewable energy integration.
- Company: Leading organisation in the energy sector focused on a low-carbon future.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private medical cover, hybrid working, and generous leave.
- Other info: Supportive environment with clear career progression and wellbeing initiatives.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the transition to a net-zero energy system.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering; relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 42000 - 57000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Power System Planning Engineer and Senior Power System Planning Engineer to join a leading organisation within the energy sector. These roles offer the opportunity to contribute to the development of the electricity transmission network and play a key role in supporting the transition to a low-carbon energy future. Working within a specialist Power System Planning team, successful candidates will support the safe and efficient integration of renewable generation, future demand growth, and emerging technologies while maintaining network security and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct power system studies and technical analysis to identify network risks and opportunities
- Develop and assess transmission network reinforcement solutions
- Support long-term strategic and spatial energy planning initiatives
- Evaluate connection options for new generation, demand, and enabling technologies
- Produce technical reports, standards, and industry documentation
- Build and maintain relationships with regulators, industry participants, and key stakeholders
- Identify and implement improvements to planning processes, methodologies, and policies
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and maintain transmission network models
Power System Planning Engineer Requirements
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline
- Minimum of 2 years' relevant engineering or industry experience
- Strong interest in supporting the transition to a net-zero energy system
- Understanding of power system analysis and desire to further develop technical expertise
- Ability to analyse technical information and solve engineering problems
Senior Power System Planning Engineer Requirements
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline
- Minimum of 4 years' relevant engineering or industry experience
- Strong technical knowledge of power systems, transmission planning, and transmission equipment
- Experience carrying out load flow and transient stability studies
- Experience analysing large datasets using Python
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
- Private medical cover and enhanced pension scheme
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Wellbeing initiatives and employee benefit schemes
- Career development opportunities and clear progression pathways
- Supportive and inclusive working environment
Power System Planning Engineers in Belfast employer: Cpl
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