Power System Engineer

National Grid • Permanent • Warwick, GB • £58.93k / year • 21m ago

About the role

National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is at the heart of energy in the UK. The electricity that our network provides gets the nation to work, powers schools and brings energy to life. Our network connects the nation, so it’s essential that it’s continually evolving, advancing, and improving. In NGET we are passionate about both operating safely and providing a highly reliable quality of supply for our customers.

We’re currently recruiting for Power System Engineers and Senior Power System Engineers to lead and support on the development of innovative and effective solutions within the Power System Engineering functions of our Network Development team.

Proactively engaging with stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into accessible language, and taking ownership of issues to drive initiatives forward, you’ll get involved in evaluating dynamic performance for HVDC and FACTS devices, as well as wind farms, while conducting essential studies such as control interaction studies. You’ll be responsible for scoping, undertaking, and interpreting Power System analysis to facilitate transmission network investment planning across multiple timescales.

By collaborating across various engineering functions, you’ll contribute to the development of comprehensive network solutions that align with regulatory requirements and consumer interests, whilst fully exploiting the use of transmission asset ratings in system access plans, balancing asset costs and risks against benefits.

You’ll also assist team members in conducting detailed technical analysis and developing complex system outage plans to provide access to the electricity transmission system, identifying solutions and strategies to manage system security and minimize transmission constraint costs and risks.

Ultimately, these roles play a critical part in designing and ensuring the reliability of the electricity transmission system while supporting the transition to a sustainable energy future.

Additionally, as a Senior Power System Engineer, you’ll oversee and mentor team members in Power System studies, ensuring high-quality outputs through constructive feedback and collaboration.

All roles are based in our office in Warwick, and this can be combined with hybrid working from home.

What you'll need

Good understanding of DigSilent Power Factory network analysis tools including calculation, data management and system interfaces.
Understanding of Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) and its application in developing investment cases.
Experience in Power System Planning and system studies.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python.
Proficient in using DigSilent PowerFactory and PSCAD for studies and modelling.
Ability to engage with stakeholders and maintain effective communication.
Strong understanding of outage management and asset management principles.
Expertise in leading rating engineering.
Working understanding of the RIIO price control processes.
Experience in working collaboratively with regulatory bodies and industry technical groups.
Familiarity with HVDC, FACTS and windfarm designs and studies.

You will hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or a related field and preference will be given to candidates with a PhD / master’s degree in electrical Power Systems. IET membership and working towards CEng is desirable as is a working understanding of SSQS.

As this job purpose applies to five different teams and three different grades within Network Development, we encourage you to apply if you have 50% or more relevant work experience. We offer a skill enhancement program that provides opportunities for learning and professional development.

What's in it for you?

£45,500 to £74,000 + Benefits package + Training and Development, depending on level of experience and knowledge.
26 days annual leave plus eight 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 – 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 which support health, fitness and wellbeing.

More Information

This role closes at midnight on 9th February 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 are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

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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.