Grid Connections Engineer

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

• Using power systems modelling software to identify electrical capacity (thermal, voltage and fault level) on distribution and transmission networks
  
• Create and maintain strong relationships internally and with customers, DNOs, IDNOs and ICPs
  
• Using our in-house design and manufactured grid control systems, design innovative grid connection solutions for our customers
  
• Manage the end-to-end grid connections process and provide expert support for our customers
  
• Prepare engineering drawings and technical reports (grid compliance, single line diagrams)
  
• Attended industry events to represent UK Networks Services
  
• 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
  
• 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.