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Senior Future Power Systems Engineer

Posted 03/04/2026

Excellent package & Benefits

Belfast

Permanent

Technical & Engineering

Job Description

MCS Group is seeking a Senior Future Power System Engineer to join our clients Future Operations team, helping to deliver the Operational Policy Roadmap that will enable up to 95% renewable generation on the All-Island Power System by 2030.

In this role, you will lead on dynamic stability and security modelling, develop and maintain the Lookahead Security Assessment Tool (LSAT), and support the integration of new technologies such as grid-forming technologies. You'll play a key part in ensuring the real-time secure operation of the system at unprecedented levels of renewable penetration.

The successful candidate will have:

  • Degree in engineering (or equivalent) with at least 3 years' experience in the power system or electricity industry.
  • Strong knowledge of power systems, network planning, and transmission equipment.
  • Experience in power system modelling and analysis (dynamic, harmonic, EMT).
  • Skilled in using tools such as PSSE, PowerFactory, DSA Tools, Matlab, or similar.
  • Understanding of generation, demand, and enabling technologies.
  • Knowledge of regulations, standards, codes, and policies relevant to transmission systems and connections.
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong Excel, written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to work in teams.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future operation of our power system, apply now to play your part in delivering a secure, sustainable energy future.

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

Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs www.mcsgroup.jobs

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.

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