Control Engineer - Power Grid SCADA (Barrow)

Orsted Power (UK) Ltd.

Barrow-in-Furness

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Ørsted Group in Barrow-in-Furness invites an experienced Power Control Engineer to manage Transmission Network Control for maintenance and ancillary services. You will liaise with TSO/DNOs, OFTO, and O&M providers, and support safe, compliant operations from a hub site.

Based at our Barrow-in-Furness hub, the role includes shifts that cover days and nights. Strong Electrical Safety Rules credentials (400kV SAP or equivalent) and SCADA experience are essential, with excellent English

Qualifications

Solid understanding of Electrical Safety Rules and Safety from the System.
Experience holding Electrical Safety Rules Authorisations as a 400kV SAP or Control Engineer.
Experience operating SCADA applications or equivalent.
Proactive, self-directed learning and continuous improvement mindset.
Comfortable collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders including NESO/DNOs.
Excellent communication skills and fluency in English.
Committed to safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

Responsibilities

Manage Transmission Network Control for maintenance and ancillary services.
Liaise with stakeholders including TSO, DNO, OFTO, and 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) and initial incident handling.
Acquire and maintain specialist technical knowledge to support teams across regions and platforms.