Grid Connections Engineer
We are the UK’s leading independent grid experts, trusted by some of the world’s largest companies to deliver their most complex energy projects.
Join us and you’ll work at the forefront of the industry—solving difficult engineering challenges, shaping major grid connections and seeing your expertise make a real difference.
Requirements
We are
seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Grid Connections Engineer to join our
industry leading team of grid experts.
The core of
this exciting role is to support our customers in getting connected to the grid
– from EV charging hubs at Low Voltage right up to the largest UK data centres
who measure their connections in Gigawatts.
This is a
role that combines technical detailed power systems engineering with a customer
focused drive to deliver outstanding and innovative solutions.
On the
technical side you will be using cutting edge power systems modelling software
(ETAP, SINCAL and IPSA) to model high voltage and extra high voltage networks
to identify points of connections, as well as any required reinforcements. You
will combine this expert network knowledge with our in house designed and
manufactured control systems to offer solutions that are not available anywhere
else.
What you’ll
be doing
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Using power systems
modelling software to identify electrical capacity (thermal, voltage and
fault level) on distribution and transmission networks
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Create and maintain strong
relationships internally and with customers, DNOs, IDNOs and ICPs
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Using our in-house
design and manufactured grid control systems, design innovative grid
connection solutions for our customers
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Manage the end-to-end
grid connections process and provide expert support for our customers
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Prepare engineering
drawings and technical reports (grid compliance, single line diagrams)
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Attended industry
events to represent UK Networks Services
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Assessing connections
offers for technical, regulatory and commercial compliance and risk
What we're
looking for
- Significant
experience in LV & HV electrical distribution network design
- Strong
background in the technical DNO connection offer process (using power systems
software or other tools to identify and asses points of connection)
- Experience
of both demand and generation connections, HV and EHV
- Detailed
knowledge of the connections processes and associated standards (CCCMS, ECCR)
- Experience
of NERS design approval process with DNO/IDNO/ICP an advantage
- Experience
using power systems tools (WinDebut, IPSA, ETAP, SINCAL, ELEK Cable HV, ELEK
Safe Grid, AutoCAD or their equivalents)
- Ability to
communicate well with senior management and customers alike
- Strong
technical and mathematical skills
- Ability to
self-start and work without direct supervision
- Ability to
structure work, record keep and support company certification by working with
good governance.
- Right to
work in UK - We are unable to sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
- Ability to
travel: Full, clean driving licence
Key Qualifications
- Degree in
Electrical Engineering (HNC/HND considered)
- Professional
Registration an advantage (IEng/CEng)
- IOSH
Working safety or managing safely an advantage
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Formal
training in power systems modelling an advantage
Please note
this role will require some business travel within the UK for client and site
meetings, where of course all costs (travel, accommodation subsistence) are
paid.
Benefits
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Competitive
salary
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Company
bonus scheme
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Enhanced
employers’ contribution pension scheme
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Death
in Service benefit policy
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Cash
health care plan
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Salary
sacrifice schemes (bike to work, childcare, Electric Vehicles)
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25
Days of annual leave plus local bank holidays
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Days
available to volunteer for local clubs/charities
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Professional
registration fees paid annually
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Employee discount portal
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Employee Assistance Programme (GP, counselling, financial & legal advice)
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On-site
parking
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Training
& Development
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Support
towards IEng/CEng
Note: To be eligible for this job you must have the right to work in the
UK, we currently do not sponsor applications for employment visa status.
UKNS values diversity in the workplace and is a fair and
equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an equal and inclusive
working environment, with the aim that our employees will be truly
representative of all sections of society and each person feels respected and
able to give their best.