Power System Planning Engineers

Role

Title:

Power System Planning Engineers

Reports to:

Head of Networks

Location:

Belfast (Hybrid 2 days remote/3 days office)
Who We Are
SONI is Northern Irelands Transmission System Operator. We are the people behind Northern Irelands electricity grid. We make sure that every home, business, school, hospital,factory and farm has power - when and where they need it.
Andthatsjust the beginning of our story. We have a critical role to play in delivering a cleaner, cheaper more secure energy future for everyone living in Northern Ireland.
Our focus is on safety,security and reliability. Our work environment is challenging, fast-moving, collaborative and team orientated. Our culture is driven by continual development,knowledge and teamwork.
Our people are committed to reducing Northern Irelands reliance on fossil fuels and transforming the energy system to make decarbonisation a reality while providing a safe and reliable electricity supply in a way that secures the future for those who follow us.
The work you will deliver with us here at SONI matters. Join a great and supportive team and be part of the transformation.
The Role
SONI isseekingto recruit both aPower System Planning Engineer and aSenior Power System Planning Engineer to join our Networks team. These roles will play a key part in shaping Northern Ireland's electricity network and supporting the transition to a low-carbon energy future.
Working within the Power System Planning team, you will contribute to the development of the transmission system, ensuring it can safely and efficiently accommodate increasing volumes of renewable generation, demand growth, and emerging technologies whilemaintainingsecurity of supply.
Depending on your skills, qualifications and experience, successful candidates will be appointed at either

Engineeror

Senior Engineer level.


Key Responsibilities
As a Power System Planning Engineer or Senior Power System Planning Engineer, you will:

• Conduct power system studies and analysis toidentifyrisks and opportunities across the transmission network.

• Develop and assess transmission network reinforcement solutions.

• Support long-term strategic and spatial energy planning initiatives in Northern Ireland.

• Evaluate connection options for new generation,demandand enabling technologies.

• Develop technical reports, standards and documentation used across the electricity industry.

• Build andmaintaineffective relationships with regulators, industryparticipantsand key stakeholders.

• Identify and implement improvements to planning processes,methodologiesand policies.

• Collaborate with the Transmission Owner and other stakeholders to develop andmaintaintransmission network models.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineeringor an equivalent relevant discipline.

• Minimum of 2 years' relevant engineering or industry experience.

• A strong interest in supporting the transition to a net zero power system.

• Understanding of power system analysis and a desire to further develop technical expertise.

• Understanding of transmission system operation and planning.

• Ability to solve complex technical problems.

• Strong collaborative and team-working skills.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to analyse large datasets and an interest in Python programming.

• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineeringor an equivalent relevant discipline.

• Minimum of 4 years' relevant engineering or industry experience.

• Strong technical knowledge of power systems, transmissionplanningand transmission equipment.

• Experience conducting power system studies, including load flow and transient stability analysis.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outputs to challenging timescales.

• Experience analysing large datasets using Python programming.

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Commitment to supporting the transition to a net zero power system.

• Understanding of the Northern Ireland transmission system.

• Experience with power system analysis tools such as PSSE andPower
  
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• Experience working within the electricity or energy sector.

• Play a vital role in shaping sustainable energy projects thatbenefitcommunities and the environment.

• Enjoy a competitive salary, performance-related bonus, private medical cover, and pension matching.

• Benefit from flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options (3 days office / 2 days home).

• Enhanced holidays, maternity and paternity leave and wellbeing days.

• Access salarysacrificeschemes (such as cycle to work, EV scheme), free car parking, onsite EV charging and complimentary lunch.

• Access professional development opportunities and clear career progression pathways.

• We offer an…