Control Engineer

MDE UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

MDE UK in London is seeking a Control Engineer to join its Networks Operations team. The role focuses on monitoring, control and restoration across LV, HV and EHV assets, with hybrid working. We value candidates with DNO/IDNO/ICP experience, SCADA proficiency, and strong fault response and safety practice.

You will collaborate with contractors and network stakeholders. This is an expanding electricity networks business offering a key operational position to develop its control capabilities and

Qualifications

• Experience in electricity distribution network operations.
• Background in DNO/IDNO/ICP environment preferred.
• Knowledge of LV/HV/EHV networks and switching.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network performance with SCADA and network management systems.
• Coordinate planned switching and outages.
• Support safe operation of LV, HV and EHV assets.
• Manage fault reports and contractor attendance.
• Maintain control logs and switching schedules.
• Produce operational reports on faults and performance.

Skills

SCADA awareness

Network operations

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Education

HNC/HND electrical engineering qualification

Tools

SAP experience

SCADA systems

Job description

Role: Control Engineer – Electricity Networks

Location: London

Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office

Salary: Up to £80,000 + bonus

Sector: Electricity Networks/Utilities

The Opportunity

An established and growing electricity networks business is looking for a Control Engineer to join its Network Operations team in London.

This is a key operational role supporting the safe, compliant and efficient operation of an electricity distribution network, with responsibility for network monitoring, control, switching, fault response and restoration across LV, HV and EHV assets.

The ideal candidate will come from a DNO, IDNO, ICP or wider electricity distribution environment, with previous experience in network control, control room operations, switching or real-time network management.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced DNO network professional looking to move into a growing organisation and play a key role in developing its operational capability.

Key Responsibilities

Network Monitoring & Control

• Monitor network performance and operational status using SCADA and other network management systems.
• Coordinate planned switching activities and network outages.
• Support the safe and effective operation of LV, HV and EHV network assets.
• Identify and elevate operational risks, network abnormalities and faults.
• Maintain accurate control logs, switching schedules and operational records.

Fault Response & Restoration

• Receive and manage reports of network faults and incidents.
• Coordinate contractor attendance and fault response activities.
• Monitor restoration progress and communicate with relevant stakeholders.
• Support rapid restoration of customer supplies and minimise network interruptions.
• Assist with post-fault investigations and incident reviews.

SCADA & Operational Systems

• Monitor alarms, events and communications relating to operational assets.
• Support the operation and maintenance of SCADA and remote monitoring systems.
• Assist with the commissioning and integration of new network assets into the control environment.
• Maintain accurate asset operational data and network connectivity records.

Asset & Network Operations

• Support inspection and maintenance programmes for substations and associated network assets.
• Review maintenance reports and identify operational issues requiring escalation.
• Maintain accurate asset records and operational documentation.
• Support network adoption assessments and operational reviews.
• Work closely with DNOs, ICPs, contractors and other network stakeholders.

Safety & Compliance

• Operate in accordance with company Safety Rules and operational procedures.
• Support compliance with relevant electricity industry legislation, standards and procedures.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all operational activities.
• Participate in safety reviews, audits and operational investigations.
• Produce operational reports covering faults, outages and network performance.
• Support KPI reporting and performance monitoring.
• Assist with developing and updating operational procedures.
• Contribute to the continued development of network control and operational processes.

About You

We're particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have a background in electricity distribution or network operations, ideally gained within a DNO environment.

You may currently be working as a:

• Network Controller
• Network Operations Controller
• Distribution Network Controller
• Network Operations Engineer
• Distribution Operations Engineer
• Experience within electricity distribution, transmission or utility network operations.
• Strong understanding of LV and HV electrical networks.
• Experience of network operations, switching and fault response.
• Experience using operational management or network control systems.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple operational priorities in a time-critical environment.
• Current or previous experience within a DNO, IDNO or ICP.
• Control room or real-time network operations experience.
• SCADA experience.
• Experience operating across LV, HV and/or EHV networks.
• HNC, HND or equivalent electrical engineering qualification.
• Operational authorisations/SAP experience.
• Knowledge of G81 standards and UK electricity distribution practices.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a chance to join a growing electricity networks business at an exciting stage of its development, working within a close-knit Network Operations team and helping shape the way the network is operated as the organisation continues to expand.

If you have a DNO control room, network control or distribution operations background and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd be keen to hear from you.