Senior Power System Engineer

Job title:

Senior Power System Engineer

Company

National Grid

Job description

About the roleJoin us on the journey to Net ZeroNational 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 highly reliable quality of supply for our customers.As Senior Power System Engineer you’ll lead the design of the electricity transmission system, ensuring optimum system design issues on NGET’s transmission network. Working closely with customers, supporting compliance assessments to ensure that they can connect to the transmission network.You’ll be involved in new technologies (i.e. HVDC and FACTS) discussions and specifications including innovation projects related to renewables and new technologies.To do this, you’ll be involved in a range of power system modelling and system studies such as load flow, fault level, harmonic analysis, EMT analysis and/or control interaction studies to ensure compliance with relevant standards. You’ll maintain the integrity and safety of the network for all infrastructure and connection developments in the fields of power system design.We have vacancies across 5 different teams and in all roles you’ll demonstrate a good knowledge of power system fundamentals and good knowledge of power system studies. You will have a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in power system engineering or a related field, as well as considerable work experience.These roles are based out of our offices in Warwick and can be combined with hybrid working from home.What you’ll needData and Modelling Team

• Experience of providing business expertise for model technical support and the algorithms, scheme modelling, data assurance and measurement of model quality, script management and information flows.
• Experience in programming skills such as DPL, Python
• Experience of Customer engagement / Power Industry / Consultancy would be advantageou

System Access Team

• Knowledge of outage planning, the impact on security of supply and consumer costs.
• Experience of leading on system access activities to plan network outages.
• Experience of customer and stakeholder management, building strong relationships internally and externally.
• Knowledge of the economics of power system operation.

Detailed Network Design Team

• Experience leading on detailed development of the technical requirements of projects to integrate with the existing network.
• Confident ensuring the power system analysis requirements of projects are maintained, documented, and explained across key stakeholders.
• Experience of building strong working relationships in technical areas.
• Good understanding on the application of power electronics-based devices in power systems (i.e. HVDC, FACTS, wind farm etc)
• Preferably but not necessary, experienced or have exposure on script writing (Phyton or DPL)

Strategic Network Planning Team

• Experience of leading on strategic network planning activities to assess the system capability and develop solutions to meet net zero.
• Experience ensuring whole network needs are documented and clearly communicated.
• Experience building strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Expertise in power system engineering, analysis, and experience in power system component modelling in Python, Python programming and its application for complex problem solving, optimisation, data processing etc.

Power Quality and Dynamic Performance Team

• Strong skills in utilising RMS or EMT simulation tools (preferably DIgSILENT PowerFactory or PSCAD)
• Good understanding on the application of power electronics-based devices in power systems (i.e. HVDC, FACTS, wind farm).
• AC/DC network design experience.
• Ability to present technical information to a range of stakeholders through written reports and presentations.
• Customer interfacing skills.
• Experience in Power Industry/ Consultancy/ Manufacturing would be advantageous.

What’s in it for you?

• £58,000 to £75,000 + Benefits package + Training and Development.
• 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 InformationThis role closes on 8th July 2024 however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.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.#LI-NB1At 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.

Expected salary

£58000 – 75000 per year

Location

Warwick

Job date

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 06:16:14 GMT

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