Senior Balancing Analyst or Engineer - Interconn

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Highly skilled professionals work in the Operations Directorate with experience in engineering and business/trading. They manage the combined operation of the system and the power market, ensuring lights stay on in a safe, reliable, sustainable and economic manner. The Directorate is also responsible for implementing system and transmission market transformations to meet the needs of electricity users out there, including the optimal use of interconnectors to improve security of supply and reduce dependence on carbon-intensive generation, in accordance with the Government's National Electricity Interconnection Policy Statement 2023.

The Senior Balancing Analyst/Engineer will provide technical, operational and market expertise to support the Manual Frequency Restoration Reserve (mFRR) project and more general balancing market reforms. The role will assist in the development of methodologies, technical requirements, testing frameworks and operational readiness activities necessary to implement new balancing services alongside cross-border market arrangements, in a safe, efficient and compliant manner. By working across engineering, market, operations, regulatory and IT functions, the person in this role will support analysis, planning, robust stakeholder coordination and validation to ensure new operational processes, systems and capabilities are implemented solidly and effectively.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an analytical, collaborative and solution-focused person to play a central role in Ireland's transition to a low-carbon energy future.

The Operations Directorate comprises of highly skilled professionals with backgrounds in engineering and business/commerce. Together they manage the operation of the power system and market, ensuring that the lights stay on in a secure, reliable, sustainable and economic way. The Directorate is also responsible for the implementation of transmission system and market transformation to meet the future needs of electricity users, including the optimal use of interconnectors to enhance security of supply and reduce reliance on high carbon generation, in line with the Government's National Policy Statement on Electricity Interconnection 2023.

The Senior Balancing Analyst/Engineer will provide specialist technical, operational and market expertise to support the delivery of the Manually Activated Reserves Initiative (MARI) and wider balancing market reform. The role will contribute to the development of methodologies, technical requirements, testing approaches and operational readiness activities required to implement new balancing services and cross-border market arrangements in a secure, efficient and compliant manner. Working across engineering, market, operational, regulatory and IT functions, the role holder will support analysis, planning, stakeholder coordination and delivery assurance to ensure that new processes, systems and operational capabilities are effectively embedded.

This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical, collaborative and solution-focused individual to play a key role in Ireland's transition to a low-carbon energy future.

The Senior Balancing Analyst/Engineer will support the delivery of the mFRR coordinated programme and more general balancing market reforms, ensuring readiness across all operational, technical, trading and regulatory domains. Included in this role will be technical and market analysis, power system studies, requirements development, testing coordination, stakeholder engagement and operational readiness planning.

By working across engineering, market, operations, regulatory and IT functions, the person in this role will support analysis, planning, robust stakeholder coordination and validation to ensure new operational processes, systems and capabilities are implemented solidly and effectively. The ability to support complex programmes involving many interdependent features, managing regulatory and technical uncertainty and supporting the development of robust delivery strategies will be vital to ensuring success in the role.

The role requires strong analytical ability and the ability to develop practical operational solutions based on complex technical and market concepts. The person in this role will work in close collaboration with internal stakeholders, TSOs, regulators, traders and external industry participants to support the successful implementation of strategic initiatives. A successful candidate will play a key role in identifying risks, analysing impact, supporting decision-making and ensuring solutions are aligned with operational, regulatory and market requirements.

Successful applicants will demonstrate an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment where people collaborate with each other and will have the following responsibilities:

• Support the analysis of balancing market impacts arising from CAMdl products, European market reforms and cross-border balancing arrangements.
• Carry out technical and market analysis to assess the impact of regulatory, market and cross-border balancing changes.
• Monitor European balancing market developments and assess the implications for EirGrid's operations and market arrangements.
• Support the development and validation of technical requirements relating to balancing market integration.
• Support CGDL delivery and other balancing market integration programmes through planning, requirements management and multi-disciplinary coordination.
• Maintain project documentation, issue logs, risk registers and activity trackers.
• Support testing activities, analyse results and help resolve issues identified during development and implementation phases.
• Assist with operational readiness activities, implementation planning and impact assessment.
• Prepare reports, presentations, information materials and analysis for internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational processes, and ensure awareness of industry developments, regulatory changes and best practices.

The Senior Balancing Analyst/Engineer will support the delivery of the MARI integration programme and broader balancing market reforms, ensuring readiness across all operational, technical, commercial and regulatory domains. The role will involve technical and market analysis, power system studies, requirements development, testing coordination, stakeholder engagement and operational readiness planning.

The role holder will ensure that balancing services evolve to meet European requirements, including the integration of related Frequency products, participation in the Common Merit Order List (CMOL) and cross-border activation processes, while maintaining system security and operational integrity. The ability to support complex programmes with multiple interdependencies, manage regulatory and technical uncertainty and support the development of robust delivery strategies will be critical to success in the role.

The role requires strong analytical capability and the ability to translate complex technical and market concepts into practical operational solutions. The role holder will work closely with internal stakeholders, TSOs, regulators, vendors and external industry participants to support the successful implementation of strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying risks, analysing impacts, supporting decision-making and ensuring that solutions are aligned with operational, regulatory and market requirements.

Successful applicants will demonstrate an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative work environment and will have the following responsibilities:

• Support the analysis of balancing market impacts arising from mFRR products, European market reforms and cross-border balancing arrangements.
• Conduct technical and market analysis to assess the impacts of regulatory, market and cross-border balancing changes.
• Monitor European balancing market developments and assess implications for EirGrid's operations and market arrangements.
• Support the development and validation of technical requirements associated with balancing market integration.
• Support the delivery of MARI and other balancing market integration programmes through planning, requirements management and cross-functional coordination.
• Maintain project documentation, issue logs, risk registers and action trackers.
• Support testing activities, analyse results and assist in resolving issues identified during development and implementation phases
• Contribute to operational readiness activities, implementation planning and contingency assessment.
• Prepare reports, presentations, briefing materials and analysis for internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational processes, and maintain awareness of industry developments, regulatory changes and best practices.

• Collaborative, engaging and motivated, with a strong commitment to delivering on EirGrid's strategy.

Reporting to the Head of Interconnection, supported by a Manager.

30/10/2027