Control Engineer

Ørsted; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Benefits

Job summary

Ørsted's UK Generation hub in Barrow-in-Furness is recruiting for a site-based Power Control role. You will oversee Transmission Network Control for maintenance and ensure safe, compliant operation across generation assets.

You will liaise with TSO, DNO, OFTO, and O&M providers to coordinate switching activities and respond to incidents. The role requires strong knowledge of Electrical Safety Rules, SAP/Control Engineer authorisations, SCADA experience, and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of Electrical Safety Rules and Safety from the System.
• Hold Electrical Safety Rules Authorisations as 400kV SAP or Control Engineer.
• Experience operating SCADA applications or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage Transmission Network Control for maintenance and ancillary services.
• Liaise with key stakeholders (TSO, DNO, OFTO, O&M providers).
• Prepare and implement switching programmes for maintenance across Offshore Generations and Transmission assets.
• Execute safe operation and escalation of alarms (SCS, protection, SCADA, LV, utility).
• Gain and maintain specialist technical knowledge to support teams across regions and platforms.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-directed learning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Electrical Safety Rules Authorization (400kV SAP/Control Engineer)

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Welcome to UK Generation

You’ll be part of the Power Control team where you, together with your colleagues, will manage the day‑to‑day operation of transmission and generation assets, liaise with key stakeholders, and support the delivery of safe, compliant, and efficient power generation.

As a team, we collaborate closely, share expertise, and foster a supportive and solution‑focused environment.

You’ll play an important role in:

• managing Transmission Network Control for maintenance and ancillary services.
• liaising with critical stakeholders, including TSO, DNO, OFTO, and O&M providers.
• preparing and implementing switching programmes for maintenance works across Offshore Generations and Transmission assets.
• executing safe operation and escalation of alarms (SCS, protection, SCADA, LV, utility) and initial incident handling.
• gaining and maintaining specialist technical knowledge to support teams across regions and platforms.

To succeed in the role, you:

• have solid understanding of Electrical Safety Rules and providing Safety from the System.
• have held previous Electrical Safety Rules Authorisations as a 400kV SAP or Control Engineer.
• have experience operating SCADA applications or equivalent experience.
• demonstrate a proactive approach to self‑directed learning and continuous improvement.
• are comfortable working collaboratively and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including NESO/DNO’s.
• possess excellent communication skills and fluency in English.
• are committed to safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

This role is site based at our Hub in Barrow‑in‑Furness and follows a shift pattern that will include nights as well as days.

Shape the future with us

Position salary range: 72,000.00- 108,000.00 + pension + benefits

Pre‑employment screening: All offers of employment in the UK are conditional on successful completion of a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. Further details will be given at offer stage.