Power System Engineer

4 weeks ago

Warwick, United Kingdom National Grid Full time

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.


As Power System Engineer, you’ll lead the design of the electricity transmission system, ensuring optimum system design issues on NGET’s transmission network. Working closely with customers, supporting compliance assessments to ensure that they can connect to the transmission network.


You’ll be involved in new technologies (i.e. HVDC and FACTS) discussions and specifications including innovation projects related to renewables and new technologies.


To do this, you’ll be involved in a range of power system modelling and system studies such as load flow, fault level, harmonic analysis, EMT analysis and/or control interaction studies to ensure compliance with relevant standards. You’ll maintain the integrity and safety of the network for all infrastructure and connection developments in the fields of power system design. 

Across both teams, you’ll demonstrate solid understanding of power system fundamentals, power system dynamics, power system modelling and studies. You will have a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in power system engineering or a related field.

These roles are based out of our offices in Warwick and can be combined with hybrid working from home.

What you'll need

In Data and Modelling Team:

Experience of developing and maintaining current and future network models for short-term and long-term planning purposes, ensuring data accuracy and ownership.  Good knowledge in programming skills such as Python and DIgSILENT Programming Language (DPL). Experience of Customer engagement / Power Industry / Consultancy would be advantageous. Expertise in power system engineering, analysis, scripting, and automation for complex problem solving, optimisation, data processing etc. Experience of providing business expertise for model technical support and the algorithms, scheme modelling, data assurance and measurement of model quality, script management and information flows.

In Power Quality and Dynamic Performance Team:

Knowledge of power system studies in RMS and/or EMT. Proficiency in utilizing simulation tools DIgSILENT PowerFactory or PSCAD for power system studies. Familiarity with dynamic performance studies for HVDC/ FACTS and/or Windfarms Understanding of the application of power electronics-based devices in power systems (i.e. HVDC, FACTS, wind farm) Basic comprehension of AC/DC network design Can present technical information to a range of stakeholders through written reports and presentations. Customer interfacing skills

What's in it for you?

£43250 to £54859 + 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 subscription, 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 23rd 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.


Don’t meet every single requirement? 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 are excited about this role but your experience or qualifications do not 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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At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

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