HVDC & FACTS System Study Engineer

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At National Grid, we light up the world by harnessing the unique strengths of our people. Join us as a System Study Engineer  to be part of the HDVC FACTS team that's driving forward the energy transition, creating a brighter, more sustainable future for all. Unleash your superpower and bring energy to life.

National Grid is hiring a number of HVDC & FACTS System Study Engineer from Associate to Senior/Lead- This position is based from our Warwick office however we offer flexible hybrid working options.

Job Purpose

As a HVDC & FACTS System Study Engineer you’ll lead the design of the electricity transmission system, ensuring optimum system design issues on NGET’s transmission network. Working closely with suppliers, supporting compliance assessments to ensure that they can connect to the transmission network. 

You’ll be involved in new technologies (HVDC and FACTS) discussions and specifications including innovation projects related to renewables and new technologies. 

You’ll contribute to a variety of HVDC and FACTS modelling and studies, including dynamic analysis, fault analysis, RMS and EMT simulations, as well as dynamic performance studies (DPS) and control interaction assessments to ensure compliance with all relevant requirements. Your role will also involve safeguarding the integrity and reliability of the network for HVDC and FACTS connections, ensuring continued operability and safety. 

What You'll Do

• Undertaking, interpreting and acting upon Power System analysis to facilitate HVDC transmission network investment planning across multiple timescales.
• Working across HVDC CoE’s Power System Engineering functions to deliver rounded and fully considered end-to-end network solutions.
• Scoping Power system studies and technical work with clear objectives that lead to clearly defined strategic & business outcomes. Delivering within scope budget and time.
• Lead on/contribute to/ contribute with support to the overall development of the HVDC and FACTS system in line with National Grid ET strategy and ambition, and the needs of the System Operator and Customers.
• Lead/ Ensure/ contribute to compliance of HVDC and FACTS systems with the NETS SQSS, STC and Grid Code, particularly in relation to power electronics devices’ dynamic performance, identifying all associated transmission system investment and customer compliance requirements.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to establish new/modify existing codes and practices to reflect new technologies, market initiatives and changes, design policy and solutions.
• Contribute to the development of national and international agreed models/standards to safeguard National Grid’s interests and ensure consistency with international best practice.
• Prepare and present technical information to Customers and other appropriate technical panels or groups.
• Drive efficiency improvements in the approach to major pieces of work through new approaches, clear activity scoping and controls that are geared towards specific ET outcomes within the bounds of our regulatory agreements.

About You

• Strong proficiency in RMS and EMT simulation tools DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD
• Solid understanding of HVDC and FACTS technologies, including their control systems 

• Knowledge of meshed AC DC network design and integration of DC systems during network development and planning stages 

• Ability to review technical reports for a range of studies, including DPS and control interaction analyses 

• Experience with programming languages such as DPL and Python 

• Effective stakeholder management skills, including presenting complex technical topics 

• Strong technical report writing capabilities 

• Hands-on experience in HVDC and FACTS studies or design within the power industry, consultancy, manufacturing or academia 

What You'll Get

A competitive salary between £47,000 – £75,000 dependent on capability and level

As well as your base salary, you will receive

• 26 days holiday, plus eight statutory days, an option to buy extra holiday days, and the option to holiday swap up to 3 bank holiday days 
• An annual performance incentive
• A generous pension scheme, double matched up to 6% of your salary each month. For every £1 you contribute we’ll put in another £2, so if you put in 6%, we’ll add 12% giving a total of 18% to your pension pot
• Life insurance at 10 times basic salary
• Employer funding towards a portion of your Private Medical Insurance.
• You will also have access to a number of 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.

More Information

The closing date for this vacancy is 3rd July. However, 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.

In NGET we are passionate about both operating our network safely and providing highly reliable quality of supply for our customers. At the heart of achieving these outcomes is the effective control and operation of our network.

To find out more about us, please follow the link below:

https://www.nationalgrid.com/electricity-transmission/ 

DE & I statement 

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.

Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.

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