We are the people behind Ireland’s electricity grid. We operate the power system with world leading levels of variable asynchronous renewable generation, ensuring that everyone has power when they need it. But that’s not all, we are now transforming the power system for future generations.
And that’s just the beginning of our story. We have a critical purpose. That purpose is to transform the power system to enable our society to reduce our carbon emissions and meet our climate change and net zero ambitions.
Be part of the transformation!
The Opportunity
We are now seeking a Senior Engineer to join our System Support & Analysis team.
As Senior Engineer, you will work with the team in areas including multi-disciplined analysis of technical and economic problems, propose solutions, processes and methodologies, as well as prepare presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholder engagement. We will look to you to make contributions end-to-end across the power system and market, from supporting the registration, commissioning and testing of new participants to monitoring their ongoing performance, managing their technical data and market outcomes all the way through to decommissioning.
As Senior Engineer, you will also ensure that critical system services, including blackstart and emergency restoration, are managed in accordance with secure but economic principles for the benefit of all electricity consumers.
The Team
The System Support and Analysis Function facilitates the end-to-end operational life cycle of grid connections, from Commissioning, Testing and Registration, through performance monitoring and data feed analysis until decommissioning, while managing the associated Tariffs, Imperfections and Derogations processes. The team ensures Grid Code compliance for all new connections to the grid and for validating plant seeking to provide system services, including developing and executing test requirements as per the Operational Notification process in accordance with the Grid Code. The team carry out daily analysis of all aspects related to the performance of windfarms, solar farms, DSUs, batteries and conventional units to identify and address issues that affect system operation including signalling, failed dispatches, trips, frequency response and the provision of ancillary services in line with contracted values and the relevant Grid and Network Codes. The team aggregate, validate and publish market related data pertinent to participant availability, dispatch instructions and meter data, providing assurance and quality control of same. In certain scenarios, the team will consider the capability of the units to comply with the standards set out in the Grid and Network Codes and may propose for a temporary derogation against them if the Regulatory Authorities deem appropriate. The Team manage the DS3 System Services Qualification assessments along with TUOS and System Services payments. The team also execute techno-economic modelling to evaluate and forecast the costs of operating the power system for revenue recovery. Following consultation with the Regulatory Authorities, this is translated into tariffs and use of system charges. Any imperfections arising dispatch imbalances and system constraints are also analysed and reported on against the budgeted costs.
This is an excellent opportunity forinnovative, solution-focused, resilient, and motivated individualsto join our team and play a key role in the transition to a low carbon energy future.
About you
* Engineering degree or equivalent, with typically a minimum of 4 years post qualification experience in the electricity industry, especially system operations or markets.
* Strong knowledge of electrical power systems and awareness of energy targets and ambitions for decarbonisation of the energy sector.
* Knowledge of wholesale power markets and market arrangements in the SEM.
* Experience in a multidisciplinary team and excellent qualitative and quantitative analytical abilities, coupled with the ability to make reasoned judgements based on available information in a changing and dynamic environment.
* Ability to translate policy and concepts into rules, codes and standards and vice versa.
* Plant testing including OEM factory testing as well as supporting commissioning and energisation.
* Power system analysis tools such as Plexos and PSS/E.
Closing date for applications
25th July2025
We're dedicated to diversity and inclusion at Eirgrid. We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and the importance of a supportive culture for all our people to achieve their potential. Our diversity and inclusion networks have been designed to create an inclusive culture that enables our people to feel a sense of belonging at work.
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