Senior Power System Engineer

About the role

Join us on the journey to Net Zero 

National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is at the heart of energy in the UK. The electricity we provide gets the nation to work, powers schools and brings energy to life. Our energy network connects the nation, so it’s essential that it’s continually evolving, advancing, and improving.  In NGET we are passionate about both operating our network safely and providing highly reliable quality of supply for our customers.  

As Senior Power System Engineer you’ll be the lead technical specialist in the field of Power system modelling, Realtime Analysis, and system study, to deliver strategic objectives.  

You’ll maintain up to date technical expertise on tools and techniques, develop training methods and improvements in the organisation of Power network modelling and analysis. In addition, you’ll develop the future technology for implementation of Power Network Analysis. 

You’ll be responsible for delivering the Power network model and Power Network Analysis (PNA) tools, as well as building and testing the Training simulator instances for customer requirements. 

Resolution of real time issues to ensure robust and reliable results, liaising with teams within NGET, IT, training teams and 3rd Parties are key accountabilities of the role, and you’ll also lead on the implementation of new asset types and changes to existing assets within the Analysis & Modelling team.  

This role is based at our offices in Warwick and can be combined with hybrid working from home. 

What you'll need

• Good understanding of RMS or EMT tools such as DigSilent Power Factory or PSCAD network analysis tools including calculation, data management and system interfaces.  
• Good understanding of power system Network design. 
• AC and DC power electronics systems modelling. 
• Good stakeholder engagement. 
• Experience of policy and documentation review and creation. 
• Experience of integrating change into routine business practices. 
• Leadership and management experience is desirable. 
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Degree – Power system/ electrical engineering.  

What's in it for you?

• £56,000 to £71,000 + 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 Information

This role closes on 9th May 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.  

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