Power System Engineer

About Us

At National Grid, we light up the world by harnessing the unique strengths of our people. Join us as a Power System Engineer to be part of a 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 Power System Engineer - This position is based from our Warwick office however we offer flexible hybrid working options.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to lead and support the development of innovative and effective solutions within the Power System Engineering functions of Network Development. The successful candidate will proactively engage with stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into accessible language, and take ownership of issues to drive initiatives forward. Strong expertise in Power System Modelling using DigSilent PowerFactory is essential.

This role involves the design of control systems for HVDC and FACTS devices, as well as wind farm applications, and the delivery of essential power system studies, including load flow, fault level, and other power system analyses to support planning and operational needs. The role also includes overseeing and mentoring team members undertaking power system studies, ensuring high-quality outputs through effective collaboration, constructive feedback, and technical guidance.

The candidate will 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, the individual will contribute to the development of comprehensive network solutions that align with regulatory requirements and consumer interests. Ultimately, this role plays a critical part in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the electricity transmission system while supporting the transition to a sustainable energy future

As this role requires specialist knowledge and expertise in DIgSILENT PowerFactory within Network Design, we encourage applications from candidates with Transmission Planning experience using power system simulation tools, preferably DIgSILENT PowerFactory. Candidates who believe they have the relevant experience and confidence to undertake this role are strongly encouraged to apply. We also offer a structured skills enhancement and professional development programme, providing opportunities for continuous learning and growth.

What You'll Do

• Proactive self-starter with the ability to own issues and take the initiative to solve them.
• Engage with stakeholders effectively and translate complex technical topics into simple language for broader communication.
• Design control systems for HVDC or FACTS devices.
• Design wind farms and conduct time domain studies.
• Oversee and mentor team members in carrying out Power System studies.
• Review PSE studies and provide constructive feedback.
• Involve in innovation projects and contribute to the development of new solutions.
• Work collaboratively with regulatory bodies and industry technical groups.
• Strong understanding of outage management and asset management principles.
• Proactively scope, undertake, interpret, and act upon Power System analysis to facilitate transmission network investment planning across multiple timescales.
• Collaborate across Network Design’s Power System Engineering functions (DND, System Access, Strategic Network Planning, Power Quality and Dynamic Performance, Data and Modelling) to deliver comprehensive and well-considered end-to-end network solutions.
• Assit 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.

About You

• 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 for studies and modelling.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders and maintain effective communication.
• Working understanding of the RIIO price control processes, relevant funding mechanisms.

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field is required. Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD / master’s degree in electrical Power Systems. 
• IET membership and working towards CEng.
• Membership of an appropriate engineering Institution desirable. 

What You'll Get

A competitive salary upto £72,000 dependent on capability

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 11th May. 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/ 

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