Overview
Join to apply for the Hydrogen Design Engineer role at Northern Gas Networks. We have an exciting opportunity to join our East Coast Hydrogen (ECH) team as a Hydrogen Design Engineer. You will support the Engineering Manager in delivering safe, efficient, and innovative hydrogen network projects. You will work closely with design consultants and project teams, providing technical expertise and ensuring designs meet required standards.
This is a hands-on engineering role where you will apply your technical knowledge to real-world challenges, whether it’s designing hydrogen-ready pipelines, carrying out network modelling, or producing high-quality technical reports. You will also be a key point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders, helping to bridge technical understanding across the project.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
* Provide technical input to internal teams and external design consultants
* Manage sections of design and engineering work, ensuring compliance with standards
* Review and check design deliverables to maintain quality and accuracy
* Carry out network design calculations, including pipeline sizing and pressure analysis
* Produce clear technical reports and contribute to feasibility and concept studies
* Lead and participate in design meetings and risk workshops
What we are looking for
* 5+ years’ experience in gas transmission or distribution network design
* Strong knowledge of pipeline and above-ground installation design
* Familiarity with design software (GIS, CAD) and analytical tools (e.g. Synergi Gas)
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Logical, analytical problem-solver with solid decision-making ability
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP HANA knowledge desirable
Qualifications & Requirements
* Degree-level education in Mechanical Engineering or similar
* Chartered or Incorporated Engineer
What We Offer
* Salary from £61,737 per annum
* Up to 10% bonus per annum
* 25 days annual leave (plus recognised bank holidays and 2 half days over the Christmas period)
* SSP for the first 2 calendar days then occupational sick pay
* Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice options – discounts on attractions, gym membership, restaurant discounts, experience days, and more
* Family-friendly policies such as 6 weeks paternity leave (for eligible employees) and 6 months' full pay for maternity leave (for eligible employees), plus shared parental leave and more
We are Northern Gas Networks. We deliver gas to 2.7 million homes and businesses in the North East, Northern Cumbria and much of Yorkshire. We own and maintain more than 37,000km of gas pipes and work in major cities and rural areas across our region.
Our Values are at the heart of what we do: Trailblazing, Empowered, Heartfelt, Community Focused, Intellectually Curious and Happy. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion culture is embedded in everything we do, and we are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and Women in Science and Engineering (WISE), among other initiatives.
Next Steps
Please apply by clicking 'apply' and uploading your CV. Include transferable experience and skills. If the advert has closed, we will inform applicants within one week about progression. Interviews are planned for end of October.
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