Power system engineer

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National Grid is hiring a Power Systems Engineer - This position is based from our Warwick office however we offer flexible hybrid working options.

Job Purpose

You’ll lead the design of the England and Wales electricity transmission system, ensuring optimum system design on NGET’s network. Working closely with customers, supporting compliance assessments to ensure that they can connect to the transmission network.

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.

You’ll demonstrate 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.

What You’ll Need

• Understanding of power systems, power system analysis and modelling.
• Experience in Power Factor/ OLTA study analysis to identify network compliance issues.
• Critical thinking and complex problem solving in power system analysis and design including innovative network solutions.
• Knowledge of the relevant parts of industry codes and standards including SQSS, CUSC, Grid Code.
• Knowledge and understanding of power system theory, and its practical application to electricity networks.
• Ability to contribute effectively to clear scopes of technical work that lead to clearly defined strategic & business outcomes.

About You

Experience in one or more of the following

• Skilled in utilising RMS or EMT simulation, Ability to contribute effectively to clear scopes of technical work that lead to clearly defined strategic & business outcomes.
• Have used 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).
• Can 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.
• Lead on providing business expertise for model technical support and the algorithms, scheme modelling, data assurance and measurement of model quality, script management and information flows.
• Preferably but not necessary, experienced or have exposure on script writing (Phyton or DPL).

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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