Power Systems Analyst
Job Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days remote)
Location: NI
We are a national organisation, responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable delivery of power across homes, businesses, and essential services. We work within a highly regulated, data-driven environment focused on long-term system planning, operational reliability, and supporting the transition toward a lower-carbon energy future.
Our work brings together engineering, analytics, and stakeholder collaboration to help evolve how large-scale energy systems are designed and operated in response to emerging technologies and changing demand.
The Role
We are seeking someone to support the development of future system operations. The focus of these roles is to help assess, design, and implement changes required to enable a secure, low-carbon energy system capable of supporting high levels of renewable generation.
These positions sit within a transformation and innovation function focused on system design, operational policy, and future energy frameworks. You will work closely with internal technical teams, external network operators, regulators, and industry stakeholders to evaluate and support future system solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Technology & Innovation Focus
- Support delivery of strategic operational improvement and innovation programmes
- Assess impacts of new and emerging energy technologies on system performance
- Contribute to trials, pilots, and evaluation of new technical solutions
- Support integration of flexible energy resources (e.g. storage, demand response)
- Help develop internal capability in emerging technologies
System Development & Operating Model Focus
- Support design of future electricity system operational frameworks
- Contribute to development of coordinated transmission and distribution approaches
- Translate regulatory and policy requirements into operational processes
- Assist with long-term implementation planning and system transformation work
- Support integration of distributed energy resources into system operations
Shared Responsibilities
- Engage with internal teams and external stakeholders across industry and regulatory bodies
- Support compliance, governance, and reporting activities
- Produce analytical reports, presentations, and technical documentation
- Contribute to system transformation, innovation, and strategy initiatives
- Support broader demand, flexibility, and energy transition programmes
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Degree in a STEM, economics, business, or related discipline with 3+ years relevant experience
- Understanding of electricity systems, including generation, demand, and emerging technologies
- Experience working with data using tools such as Python, R, or Excel
- Experience in technical, operational, or regulated environments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
Desirable
- Experience working in regulated or infrastructure-heavy industries
- Knowledge of energy transition, decarbonisation, or renewable integration
- Understanding of electricity markets or system operations
- Awareness of regulatory frameworks and compliance environments
- Experience with data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau)
- Exposure to energy, utilities, or large-scale infrastructure sectors
Why Join
- Work on large-scale national infrastructure and energy transition projects
- Competitive salary and performance-related incentives
- Private healthcare and pension contributions
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements
- Strong learning and development opportunities
- Collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on long-term impact
- Additional wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact the VANRATH office for a confidential chat today.
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Skills:
Energy Data Analyst Technical Data Analyst Operational Research Analyst Systems Modelling Analyst
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