System Forecasting Engineer
Location: Shiremoor or Castleford
Directorate: Energy Systems
Reference Number: R7120
Do you want to help power your career and be part of an evolving energy industry?
Northern Powergrid is looking for an experienced System Forecasting Engineer to join our Energy Systems team. This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in how we model, forecast, and plan the electricity network of tomorrow.
If you're passionate about using data and advanced modelling to drive smarter, greener grid investment — we want to hear from you.
At Northern Powergrid, we’re all about keeping the power flowing for 3.9 million homes and businesses. With our customer focused approach, we work as one team, solving challenges and delivering real results.
What’s the package?
Along with a competitive salary of between £53,711 - £73,451, we also offer great benefits such as:
* Enrolment into our double-matched pension scheme
* 25 days holiday (rising with service) plus bank holidays
* Excellent opportunities for career growth
* Agile working arrangements
What will you do?
* Lead the development of regional electricity demand and generation forecasts using real-time data and stakeholder inputs.
* Analyse the network’s ability to meet future needs through network simulations and power flow analysis.
* Support our Whole System Strategy, collaborating with other DNOs and National Grid to identify and mitigate cross-network impacts.
* Help build and apply tools like Digital Twins and automated scenario analysis to model future network constraints.
* Work with internal teams to recommend smart, efficient investment decisions — including traditional and non-wire alternatives.
* Maintain and enhance detailed network models across voltage levels for dynamic analysis.
You’ll Be a Great Fit If You Have:
* A background in power systems engineering, ideally with experience in forecasting, load modelling, or network planning.
* Strong technical knowledge of network analysis tools (e.g. DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSS®E, etc.)
* Familiarity with electricity distribution networks and the UK’s regulatory landscape (e.g. Ofgem, Whole System Licence).
* A desire to apply innovative thinking to meet the energy system challenges of the future.
What qualifications and experience should you have?
Essential qualifications and experience
* Level 5 or 6 (HND, degree, or equivalent) in STEM subject, or a level 4 qualification (e.g., HNC) with at least three years of relevant experience
* Knowledgeable user of power system analysis software e.g. PowerFactory. Ability to develop scripts for automating analyses would be an advantage
* Energy sector experience and knowledge of the decarbonisation energy transition
* Strong technical and analytical skills to interpret information and apply judgement to decision making
Desirable qualifications and experience
* Experience of working in a regulated or complex organisation
* Experience of cross-functional working in a large organisation
* Highly effective relationship manager - influential with internal and external stakeholders
* Energy sector experience and knowledge of the decarbonisation energy transition
Applicants are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post irrespective of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, race, age or disability, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.