Renewable & Data Analyst

As a Renewable & Data Analyst, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality data insights that support SONI's renewable energy and market activities.

You will be responsible for extracting, analysing and transforming complex datasets into meaningful outputs, including renewable publications, reporting obligations and market insights. Alongside this, you will develop and maintain analytical tools, modernise legacy code, and build intuitive dashboards to support internal decision-making.

Acting as a central data specialist within the team, you will collaborate across SONI, engage with external stakeholders, and help shape how data is managed and utilised across systems and projects.

The role combines strong technical capability with communication skills, enabling you to translate data-driven insights for a range of audiences and contribute to wider industry engagement.

This is a dynamic role suited to someone who enjoys working with data, driving innovation and supporting the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy system., * Extract data for regular renewable publications, annual renewable reporting obligations, and distribution to external stakeholders.

• Develop performance monitoring algorithms using coding tools for team use.
• Maintain existing code and convert legacy code (e.g. Visual Basic) to modern programming languages such as Python.
• Develop Tableau dashboards for internal audiences.
• Act as a representative in key internal and external engagements (e.g. Utility Regulator, government departments, and industry forums).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for data extraction and manipulation across team projects, both small and large.
• Liaise with the internal IT team to ensure future databases and systems meet evolving business requirements.
• Produce a range of internal and external reports on market data.
• This list is non-exhaustive; all employees are expected to proactively identify areas requiring business support, working within their capabilities and competencies to promote SONI as a world-class TSO., * 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.

Do you have experience in Visual Basic?, * Degree in a technical, analytical, or coding-related discipline, with a minimum of 2 years' experience

• Ability to extract and analyse large datasets from multiple systems using code
• Ability to update and convert legacy code, macros, or scripts into modern formats
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues clearly and confidently
• Ability to adapt, innovate, respond to changing demands, and independently develop practical solutions
• Ability to work effectively within a wider team of engineers and analysts, and collaboratively with counterparts in other TSOs such as EirGrid

Desirable:

• Understanding of the Northern Ireland Transmission System
• Detailed knowledge of the energy sector

Pulled from the full job description

• Free parking
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Work from home
• Enhanced maternity leave
• On-site parking

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.