About Us
We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.
National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.
Job Introduction
Planners design our network and work with our Engineers to construct, reinforce, alter and replace our equipment. The pace is fast, and if you join us, our customers will trust you to provide excellent service and minimize any impact. We are currently looking for an 11 kV Planner to join us at our Tipton depot.
You will need to hold a Level 3 City & Guilds 2339 (or equivalent qualification deemed to be at the same level) to apply. If not already attained, the successful candidate will be required to undertake HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Evidence of your qualification certificates will be required prior to appointment.
*Please note the successful candidate may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.
This role offers a hybrid working approach, combining office and home working. Hybrid working can only be considered once your initial training is complete and is subject to business needs.
Main responsibilities
The main activities within this role include:
* Connection design, including feasibility studies, budget quotes, or firm quotations for new loads, embedded generation, and connections with significant disturbing loads or non-linear characteristics.
* Progressing necessary consents for accepted quotations, preparing technical reports, capital sanctions, connection offers, plant & meter orders, and updating routing and tracking systems.
* Designing 11kV network reinforcement, replacement, and automation schemes, including load flow and fault level analysis.
* Providing technical support and coordinating with Network Services planners in your area.
* Coordinating with Primary Design on 33kV schemes.
* Annual collation of future load connection data to support the preparation of Long Term Development Statements & Load Forecasts.
* Conducting on-site Power Quality measurements to establish background harmonic or flicker values.
* Negotiating and arranging Wayleaves, Easements, and Site Acquisitions.
You should have an analytical mind, a methodical approach to problem solving, and the ability to present information clearly. Confidence in dealing with customers, including Architects, Developers, and Businesses, is essential.
Experience with network modelling and analysis, and the use of design tools such as Crown, Des/Emu, Windebut, HV Genie, is advantageous.
You will need to be mobile throughout the area and have a flexible attitude, as you may be asked to undertake other duties to meet team objectives. Opportunities may arise to undertake standby duties and operational authorizations, which would be beneficial.
Applicants may not currently possess all skills required but should have the confidence and ability to develop these through training.
National Grid Electricity Distribution is committed to safeguarding the interests of the Company, colleagues, and customers. This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check, with screening levels depending on the role. Some roles require triannual checks.
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