Power System Development Expert

National Grid • Permanent • Warwick, GB • £64k / year • 23m ago

About the role

Join us and help shape the electricity network of the future.

We're looking for a knowledgeable and experienced power system development expert to join us on our journey to create the electricity network of the future. You'll join Strategic infrastructure (SI) as a technical authority on the design and development of the onshore and offshore electricity system in England and Wales. This means not only will you be supporting the technical challenges of today in delivering electricity to millions of homes and businesses through our infrastructure but also be at the forefront of delivering the network that will help to decarbonise a nation and leave our planet in a state where future generations can thrive.

You'll be recognised as a technical expert supporting of the largest overhaul of the England and Wales electricity grid in generations; ensuring that new technologies and innovative design strategies are consistently applied to our evolving transmission network, whilst ensuring that it continually meets the needs of our customers, consumers, and stakeholders. You’ll use your breadth of transmission knowledge to competently challenge and evolve existing practices, technologies, and designs to ensure a fit for future network design that continues to deliver electricity safely, reliably and efficiently.

If you are looking for a new challenge and want to be part a critical and once-in-a-lifetime plan to upgrade our electricity network to meet net zero – come and join our Project Development Team in National Grid Strategic Infrastructure!

This role is based from Warwick and you can enjoy our hybrid working from office and home.

Key accountabilities

Provide all of SI with technical guidance and support on the electrical designs underpinning our major investment projects.
Provide the calm voice of reason on complex set of technical interactions as we develop projects for the future whilst also delivering the projects of today.
Lead complex design discussions considering multiple complicated factors. These discussions can often happen at pace and may have significant impacts on £multi-billion projects.
Translate and present the complex technical design issues into digestible materials ready for all types of audiences including the Executive committee.
Be fully aware of the emerging factors that could impact network development, such as CP2030, Connections Reform, SSEP or CSNP and so on. Be prepared to explain potential system impacts of these macro changes.
Lead SI technical representation on national and international working groups, seminars and conferences where appropriate across external forums (e.g. CIGRE, ENA).
Actively identify emerging risks on the transmission network (including those associated with introduction of new technology and working with internal and external stakeholders, to determine their impact and potential mitigation.

About you

Educated to Degree level in electrical engineering (or equivalent), and preferably a higher degree or qualification in power system engineering, you’ll have a thorough knowledge of infrastructure development and design issues involved in the planning and operation of electricity transmission networks.

You’ll need an in-depth understanding of power system networks, and power system analysis, coupled with a detailed knowledge of the assets and components forming the power system. This could be for onshore or offshore or both.

A comprehensive knowledge of the relevant industry codes and standards in the context of design requirements and impact on network operation is essential, as is a strong appreciation of electrical behaviour and performance of transmission systems in various conditions.

In addition, we’re looking for someone with experience of the following:

Working with external regulatory bodies, industry technical groups and customers.
Building and sustaining relationships within a technically- focussed environment and across the industry.
Coaching and developing technical skills of professional engineers across power system topics.
Presenting detailed technical information in a way understandable to non-technical audiences.

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £66,000 - £82,000 – dependent on capability.
An annual performance bonus of up to 15%.
28 days annual leave plus eight statutory days.
The option to buy additional or sell holiday days.
A generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave - so long as it's relevant to your role.
Access to flexible 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 that support health, fitness and wellbeing.

About us

National Grid Strategic Infrastructure is a Business Unit created to propel our grid forward to deliver in 5 years, what has been achieved in the previous 30. By 2030 we aim to have 17 new major infrastructure projects live across England, Scotland and Wales.

Here at National Grid, we connect homes and businesses to power, making sure supply and demand match each other. We make sure the lights are on in schools, operating theatres, and sporting arenas; we’re thousands of people working on behalf of millions of people.

Our investment in Strategic Infrastructure via The Great Grid Upgrade will mean more home-grown power, greater energy security and a cleaner future.

Whatever your role, wherever you work with us, you’ll help us hit stretching targets and achieve our far-reaching goal: to secure, clean energy that supports our world far into the future. Here, you will be at the heart of energy.

More Information

This role closes on 25 April 2025 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

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