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.