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Engineering Specialist

3 months ago


Derby, United Kingdom Western Power Distribution Full time

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.

National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. 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 that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.

Job Introduction

An opportunity is available for an Engineering Specialist in the East Midlands Projects team, based at our Derby depot. Reporting to the Team Manager, the Engineering Specialist will be responsible for the installation and commissioning of a combination of Underground, Overhead, Plant and Protection systems depending on experience and aptitude on the distribution network and at non-operational sites up to and including 132kV.

*Depending on experience, you may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.

National Grid Electricity Distribution is committed to safeguarding the interests of the Company, colleagues and customers.

This role is subject to a satisfactory Barring Service, (DBS) check, depending on the role different levels of screening and vetting are required. Some roles require a triannual check.

Main responsibilities

Installation and commissioning of Underground, Overhead, Plant and Protection systems on the 132kV and 33kV network. Location and restoration of complex faults. Development in the use of fault location and protection testing equipment. Advise own and other team members on innovations in electricity network management and automation. Identify training needs of own and other team members and provide training as necessary on automation. Liaise with other specialists within the Company. Train appropriate staff on the operational aspects of automatic systems. Keep abreast equipment and automation system developments. Determine what will be done in the short term within known constraints. Carry out network operations including the issue of all safety documents up to 132kV. Determine what is required and how the work will be carried out. Issue planned shutdown notices, make appointments with customers. Exercise leadership. Request assistance when outside capability or authority. Alter own short term programme to meet changes in circumstances, within constraints. Assisting with the assessment and authorisation of operational staff You will be required to undertake the Standby Manager on a rota as part of this appointment.

Ideal candidate

The successful candidate is required to have a Level 3 City & Guilds 2339 and if not already attained will be required to undertake HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Evidence of your qualifications will be required prior to appointment.

If necessary appropriate training and support will be given in order for the successful candidate to realise their full potential within the role. 

Interviews are planned to take place w/c 02 September 2024.