About Us
SonI is Northern Ireland's Transmission System Operator.
We manage the electricity grid to ensure that power can flow from where it is generated to where it is needed.
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The Role
As a Senior Engineer (Networks), you will play a key role in shaping the transmission grid in Northern Ireland and enabling the transition to a low-carbon energy future.
You will report to the Head of Networks and carry out technical analysis of the power system and optioneering of grid solutions for connections and network reinforcement projects.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Identifying future power system needs and possible solutions by carrying out power system analysis such as steady state load flow, voltage, short circuit and transient stability.
* Developing and appraising network reinforcement options across multiple criteria including technical, cost and environment, recommending the optimal solution.
* Carrying out benefit assessments.
* Assessing the optimal methods for connecting new generation, demand and enabling technologies to the transmission system.
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What You'll Need
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A university degree in engineering or other relevant equivalent degree, with a minimum of 3 years' power system or electricity industry expertise and experience.
* Technical knowledge of power systems, network/connections planning and transmission equipment.
* Experience in power system analysis with power system modelling skills in a software such as PSSE, Power Factory, DSA tools, Matlab, Plexos or similar.
* Understanding of generation, demand and enabling technologies connecting to the power system.
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What You Will Get
This is an opportunity to lead and contribute to the advancement of a critical component of the energy infrastructure.
The rewards package includes a competitive salary commensurate with experience, eligibility for an annual performance-related payment, private medical provision, competitive pension with employer matching arrangements, a variety of salary sacrifice schemes together with hybrid working arrangements.