Substation Control Design Assurance Engineer

National Grid • Permanent • Leeds, GB • £51.90k / year • 18m ago

Join us and be part of an electricity transmission revolution.

You’ll be part of one of the most exciting periods of change ever in the history of the energy landscape, and at the forefront of an engineering transformation and challenge that will ensure a secure, affordable and reliable Net Zero Energy System. National Grid will be at the heart of the unprecedented technological shift in the way we live, work and adapt to the future. You will play a critical role in creating that future.

You’ll join the National Grid’s Asset Engineering Assurance Control Team who are responsible for the implementation of highly technical operational technology systems for National Grid Electricity Transmission. We make happen the solutions that will enable a radically different Energy system and electricity network to meet the challenges of the future.

Your key outputs are to lead on the delivery of the specification, design, implementation and lifetime management of transmission network operational technology assets and the associated cyber security. Cultivate effective communication skills, including the ability to engage with multi-disciplined teams and audiences. Building and maintaining relationships internally and externally with key stakeholders.

Key Requirements

•   Experience and knowledge on design, implementation, extension and lifetime management of Substation Control Systems.
•   Experience working with Electricity Utilities (Electricity Generation, Transmission, Distribution), strong understanding of utility operational technology application procedures and a working knowledge of their test, design assurance, commissioning process and lifetime support.
•   Understanding of communication protocols such as IEC61850 and IEC60870-5-101/104, including experience working in situations with sites communicating with a National or Regional Control Centres.
•   Strong knowledge and understanding on L2/L3 Network architecture and cyber security requirements associated with Substation Control Systems.

Pay and Benefits

•   Starting salary £56,372 to £65,000 pa + Excellent Benefits Package + Training and Development
•   + Market supplement of £3,000 pa
•   26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory days.
•   The option to buy additional or sell holiday days.
•   Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. Overall 18%.
•   Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave – relevant to your role.
•   Access to benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
•   Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).
•   Access to apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing.

Apply now for immediate consideration.

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