Control & Cyber Lifecycle Engineer

National Grid plc; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on personal and company**

Pension scheme with company match up

Share incentive plan

Salary sacrifice car and technology

Employee assistance lines

Matched charity giving

Job summary

National Grid in the UK is recruiting a Control & Cyber Lifecycle Engineer to transform how we manage substation automation, protection and OT cyber security. The role can be based from Warwick, Leeds, London, Bristol or Derby and offers a flexible hybrid working model.

You will develop engineering standards, asset strategies and roadmaps, support lifecycle management of assets, and provide technical advice to project teams while collaborating across disciplines.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Control Systems, Cyber Security, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience working within electricity transmission, distribution, or critical infrastructure environments (e.g. water, gas, rail).
• Membership of, or a desire to work towards membership of, a relevant professional institution.
• Experience in one or both of the following areas: Protection and Control Engineering; Operational Technology (OT) Cyber Security, including knowledge of OT cyber security standards and frameworks such as IEC 62443 and IEC 62351.
• An understanding of engineering asset management and lifecycle principles.
• The ability to analyse technical information and make evidence-based recommendations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive approach to learning, continuous improvement, and collaborative working.

Responsibilities

• Support the lifecycle management of substation control, protection and OT cyber assets.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of engineering standards, technical specifications and guidance documents.
• Work with internal stakeholders, suppliers and industry partners to identify and assess new technologies and solutions.
• Support technical assurance and Type Registration activities for new and existing asset types.
• Contribute to the development of asset strategies and technology roadmaps.
• Analyse asset performance, risk and lifecycle information to support investment and replacement decisions.
• Support the delivery of cyber security requirements within operational technology environments.
• Contribute to digital substation and network modernisation initiatives.
• Provide technical advice and support to engineering, project and operational teams.
• Build strong relationships across the business and share knowledge with colleagues and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Proactive learner

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. So, join us as a Control & Cyber Lifecycle Engineer and find your superpower.

National Grid is recruiting an Control & Cyber Lifecycle Engineer - This position can be based from our Warwick, Leeds, London, Bristol or Derby offices. Offering a flexible hybrid working model.

Job Purpose

National Grid is transforming the way we manage control systems and cyber security across our transmission network.

As a Control & Cyber Lifecycle Engineer, you'll help shape the future of substation automation, protection and control systems, and operational technology (OT) cyber security. Working within the Control & Cyber Lifecycle team, you'll support the development of technical standards, asset strategies and future technology roadmaps that ensure our network remains safe, secure and resilient.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with experience in either Protection & Control or OT Cyber Security who is looking to broaden their expertise and develop a deeper understanding of both disciplines.

What you’ll do

• Support the lifecycle management of substation control, protection and OT cyber assets.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of engineering standards, technical specifications and guidance documents.
• Work with internal stakeholders, suppliers and industry partners to identify and assess new technologies and solutions.
• Support technical assurance and Type Registration activities for new and existing asset types.
• Contribute to the development of asset strategies and technology roadmaps.
• Analyse asset performance, risk and lifecycle information to support investment and replacement decisions.
• Support the delivery of cyber security requirements within operational technology environments.
• Contribute to digital substation and network modernisation initiatives.
• Provide technical advice and support to engineering, project and operational teams.
• Build strong relationships across the business and share knowledge with colleagues and stakeholders.

About you

We're looking for a motivated engineer who enjoys solving technical problems, influencing future engineering decisions, and working collaboratively across multiple disciplines.

You will have:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Control Systems, Cyber Security, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience working within electricity transmission, distribution, or critical infrastructure environments (e.g. water, gas, rail).
• Membership of, or a desire to work towards membership of, a relevant professional institution.
• Experience in one or both of the following areas:
• Protection and Control Engineering.
• Operational Technology (OT) Cyber Security, including knowledge of OT cyber security standards and frameworks such as IEC 62443 and IEC 62351.
• An understanding of engineering asset management and lifecycle principles.
• The ability to analyse technical information and make evidence-based recommendations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive approach to learning, continuous improvement, and collaborative working.

Experience in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous:

• Knowledge of substation automation and digital substation technologies, including IEC 61850.
• Experience of Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), or SCADA environments.
• Asset lifecycle management within a regulated industry.
• Technology assurance, equipment qualification, or Type Registration processes.
• HVDC, FACTS, or other advanced power system technologies.
• Data-driven asset management and performance analysis.

We recognise that candidates may come from either a Protection & Control background or an OT Cyber Security background. We do not expect applicants to be specialists in both disciplines from day one. If you have experience in one area and an interest in developing expertise in the other, we'd encourage you to apply.

What you’ll get

• A competitive salary around £55,000 - £65,000 – dependent on capability
• bonus based on personal and company performance
• competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%
• share incentive plan
• salary sacrifice car and technology schemes
• employee assistance lines
• matched charity giving to name a few

More Information

The closing date for this vacancy is 18th August. However, we encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.

DE & I statement:

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, offering 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 that 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.

National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power.

From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system.

Our energy flows through absolutely everything we do

Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this, and so much more.

We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future.

Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.

Incentive

Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.

Retirement

Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.

Private medical insurance for self and family.