Senior Power System Engineer

At National Grid, we light up the world by harnessing the unique strengths of our people. Join us as a Senior Power Systems Engineer to be part of a team that's driving forward the energy transition, creating a brighter, more sustainable future for all. Unleash your superpower and bring energy to life.

National Grid is hiring a Senior Power Systems Engineer - This position is based from our Warwick office.

As a key player in our ET SCADA team, you will be at the forefront of innovation in Power System Modelling and Real-Time Analysis. Your expertise will drive our strategic objectives, making a tangible impact on the future of energy management.

You will stay ahead of the curve by continuously updating your technical knowledge on cutting-edge tools and techniques. Your role will involve crafting engaging training methods and enhancing the organisation of Power Network Modelling and Analysis, empowering your colleagues to excel.

Be a visionary You will play a crucial role in shaping our future strategy for implementing real-time analysis changes, ensuring that we remain leaders in the industry. Join us in transforming the energy landscape

• Responsible for all ET SCADA advanced Energy Management System applications
• Stakeholder advanced applications lead.
• Responsible for delivering the Power network model and Power Network Analysis (PNA) tools.
• Responsible for build and test of the Training simulator base cases and convergence to the customer requirements.
• Lead on Power system Analysis technical issues including the support of emergency changes.
• Resolution of real time issues to ensure robust and reliable results, liaising with NGET teams & 3rd Parties.
• Provide technical advice on PNA tools within the Control room and liaison with subject matter experts.
• Support implementation of new asset types and changes to existing assets within the Analysis & Modelling team
• Manage data validity checks and co-ordination of change activity with internal/external parties.
• Lead on staff training and development including authorisation and assessment of team members.
• Support the database and display team to resolve workload and scheduling conflicts.
• Manage routine liaison with other parties such as CISO & OSI to ensure effective support.
• Review processes to identify and implement efficiency improvements.
• Represent Network SCADA team and National Grid ET as technical SME in internal and external forums, including international Industry conferences and workshops.
• Deputise for the System Manager in their absence.

• Expert user of DigSilent Power Factory or equivalent network analysis tools including calculation, data management and system interfaces.
• Expert in power system operation, modelling and model management.
• Working with technical documents and schematics/ electrical drawings
• Electrical network & asset Model tuning and testing
• Stakeholder engagement
• Policy and documentation review and creation
• Experience of integrating change into routine business practices
• Leadership and management experience
• Development of internal and cross-functional processes and procedures

A competitive salary between £67,000 – £87,000 dependent on capability

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. 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.

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. At the heart of achieving these outcomes is the effective control and operation of our network.

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