Role Title: Senior Engineer - Operations Continuity & Transformation (OCT)
Reports to: Operations Compliance Manager / System Performance Manager
Location: Hybrid
Who We Are
SONI is Northern Ireland’s Transmission System Operator. We are the people behind Northern Ireland’s electricity grid. We make sure that every home, business, school, hospital, factory and farm has power - when and where they need it.
And that’s just 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 Ireland’s 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
There are several roles available to support the delivery of Operations Continuity and Transformation (OCT) objectives. These positions provide technical expertise across system integrity, incident analysis, operational policy development, metering, and regional coordination activities.
Collectively, these roles contribute to maintaining the secure and reliable operation of the power system while supporting the development and integration of operational changes required to enable the transformation of the Northern Ireland power system.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities will be role specific, collectively these roles will support the Operations Continuity and Transformation activities by:
- Monitoring and assessing power system performance to identify risks to secure and reliable operation
- Supporting investigation and analysis of system incidents and near misses, including contributing to lessons learned
- Contributing to the development and implementation of operational policies, procedures and standards
- Supporting compliance with Grid Code, EU Network Codes and related licence obligations
- Providing technical analysis to support system integrity, operational decision-making and continuous improvement
- Supporting the development, validation and use of operational data, models and reporting outputs
- Contributing to metering and data assurance activities to ensure accuracy and reliability of operational information
- Supporting coordination and engagement with internal teams and external stakeholders, including cross-TSO interaction
- Contributing to the development and implementation of new tools, processes and operational improvements
- Supporting the delivery of OCT priorities, including responding to operational queries and emerging system issues
Critical Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential:
- Degree qualification in Engineering or a closely related discipline, supported by relevant professional experience.
- Minimum 4 years’ experience working in an energy, utilities or policy-related environment
- Strong understanding of power system operations and/or operational policy frameworks, including how system security is maintained in practice
- Experience in one or more relevant areas, such as:
- System operations or performance monitoring
- Incident analysis and reporting
- Operational policy or compliance
- Metering, data or performance reporting
- Operational modelling or technical analysis
- Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex technical data and identify operational risks, issues and opportunities.
- Experience working with operational processes, procedures or standards, including contributing to their development, implementation or improvement.
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and communicate technical information clearly to a range of audiences.
- Ability to take initiative, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outputs within agreed timelines, while working effectively both independently and collaboratively.
- Commitment to continuous improvement, with the ability to identify and implement enhancements to processes, tools and ways of working.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of Grid Code, EU Network Codes and regulatory frameworks
- Experience of cross-TSO coordination or all-island market arrangements
- Experience in development of technical reports, analysis or modelling
- Familiarity with operational tools, data systems and reporting platforms
- Experience supporting operational change or transformation programmes
Why join us?
- Play a vital role in shaping sustainable energy projects that benefit communities 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 salary sacrifice schemes (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 inclusive culture that values diversity, supports flexible working and empowers you to grow. We know flexible working means different things to different people. Contact us if you’d like to talk about how this role could work for you.
If you are seeking a challenging and impactful role within the energy sector, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of SONI and delivering a cleaner and more secure energy future for everyone living in Northern Ireland.
Closing date for applications is 7 August 2026.
SONI reserves the right to extend this deadline where necessary to maximise the applicant pool.
Submit your application by uploading your CV with a cover letter (in one document).
SONI is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone can thrive. As a STEM organisation, we are continuing to strengthen gender diversity across our engineering and technology roles and welcome applications from women who want to build and apply their expertise to Northern Ireland’s energy system.
We have a duty to prevent illegal working and applicants must demonstrate they have a legal right to work in the UK. SONI is not providing sponsorship for this vacancy. 