Substation Control Design Assurance Engineer

As the Lead Transmission Engineer, 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.

This role is based out of one of our National Grid offices, and we’d hope to see you at least two days per week but you’re welcome to be in the office more often if that would work best for you. We’re happy to discuss any additional flexibility in working patterns or requirements that you feel could help to make this job work for you!

What You'll Do

• Provide design assurance on a risk-based approach - via stage-by-stage confirmation – that projects can proceed to the next stage and to eventual commercial service, and provide design, obsolescence and commissioning advice / assurance as appropriate
• Discharge the role of Designer (on strategic and complex projects) through the provision of cross technology leadership and coordination over several functions and in line with National Grid procedural requirements
• Authorised to discharge the role of Commissioning Officer (P&C & Cyber schemes)
• Technically manage external contracts, contractor and stakeholder relationships and direct framework consultants, to drive consistency and ‘value engineering’, working in partnership with wider NG teams as appropriate
• Provide technical support and work in partnership with the ET Type Registration and Innovation processes and Global Procurement specialists for tender and support contract activities.
• Lead and coordinate technical investigations within scope of competency and progress to completion subsequent engineering investigations

What You'll Have

• 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.
• Demonstrable knowledge of successful project delivery. Experienced in building and maintain relationships internally and externally with key stakeholders. Experienced in effective communication skills, including the ability to make persuasive presentations to multi disciplined teams / audiences.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. 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

What You'll Get

• Starting salary £61,416 to £72,671pa + 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.

Further Information

This is a hybrid working role with travel required. The closing date for this vacancy is midnight 3 December 25, with interviews due to take place w/c 8 December 25 onwards. We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.

About Us

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating, and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business

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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