Secondary Network Design

3 weeks ago


Bristol, United Kingdom Western Power Distribution Full time

Job Introduction

Reporting to the Secondary Network Design Manager within the Distribution Network Operator, you will be working within a team to provide a comprehensive design and delivery plan to Network Services for ahead of need reinforcement.

If you are offered a position, you will be required to successfully complete a basic DBS check that shows any unspent convictions or conditional cautions.

As an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we celebrate individual difference and are actively bringing in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture. We anonymise all jobs in our recruitment system, so we can eliminate unconscious bias and be a workplace that reflects the community we serve. Hiring managers only have access to necessary information after shortlisting has taken place and before interview so they can prepare.

Main Responsibilities
- Liaise with the Secondary System Planning Team to determine reinforcement requirements.
- Identify technical solutions for schemes on the LV system.
- Electrical analysis of the system, including voltage, load flow and fault level analysis
- Design of LV network schemes, taking into consideration asset replacement and accepted new connection schemes
- Assess the Network based upon the information received from other departments.
- Ensure compliance to Company Policies and Engineering Recommendations.
- Build schemes in Crown for HV and LV schemes.
- Produce and update detailed scheme files.
- Update records and other documentation.
- Issue work to contractors and approve daily work sheets.
- Carry out quality and compliance checks on contractor’s works.
- Meeting tight deadlines for the delivery of schemes to network services.
- Technical support and coordination with Team Members and Network Services Planners across the business
- Assist with Network Services planning duties during peak times.
- Take into consideration the impact of projects on customers, the public and the environment

You should have an analytical mind, with a methodical approach to problem solving and have the ability to present information in a clear and reasoned way.

Experience of network modelling and analysis and the use of EMU/Smallworld GIS, Connect/LV, ConnectGrid, WinDebut or other equivalent design tools would be advantageous.

Applicants may not necessarily possess all the skills required to carry out the role at present but should have the confidence and ability to reach the necessary standards with training. Where appropriate, the appointment will initially be on a designate basis pending completion of the required training.

You will need to be mobile throughout the area and a flexible attitude is essential as you may be asked to undertake other duties to assist the team in meeting its objectives.

**Please note interviews will be held week commencing 18th December 2023.**

About The Company
If this is your opportunity to join us, you’ll find we offer a supportive, rewarding and friendly working environment where you’ll be empowered to build a career. Along the way, you’ll be invested in, be enabled by the latest technology and find that we’re always interested in evolving our systems and processes so that we get even better, every day.

You will receive a generous annual leave entitlement on joining, starting at 26 days rising to 28 days following 10 years’ service, plus 8 bank holidays. In addition, you will be able to access support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services.

**Additional Application Information**

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, working outdoors with underground cables, overhead lines and substations that operate between 230 and 132,000 volts.

National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. 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 which are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand. If this appeals to you too, you could soon work in a supportive, rewarding and friendly environment that empowers everyone to succeed.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Our desire is to bring in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build further on our inclusive culture. We value and celebrate individual difference and we believe that an inclusive culture will help the business grow as a positive, strong and innovative company.

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