Transmission Investment Engineer

The National Programmes Directorate is responsible for delivering NIE Networks' Capital Investment Programme and Major Customer Connections portfolio. The Directorate also oversees the maintenance and renewal of the transmission and distribution network, including substations and overhead line assets, while ensuring a timely response to faults and emergency situations.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Directorate as a Transmission Investment Engineer, who will manage, coordinate and control the delivery of the D5 transmission projects that are critical in providing security of supply, increased capacity and assisting Northern Ireland's target of 80% electricity generation from renewable energy sources.

To support the successful delivery of this strategically important programme, NIE Networks and SONI have agreed to appoint dedicated end-to-end leads on projects. Each role will lead on their respective organisational responsibilities whilst working in close partnership to provide integrated project coordination through the optioneering and planning/consenting stages whilst then maximising delivery performance across the projects.

CV and cover letter must be received no later than 11pm on Monday 23 November 2026.

For further information, the Role Specification Document is available to download.