Electricity Distribution Engineering Specialist - Projects

National Grid; Tipton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) is looking for an Engineering Specialist to join the Maintenance and Faults Projects team in Tipton. You will lead on technically challenging projects, install, commission, and deliver critical infrastructure across the distribution network up to 132kV, and report on KPIs throughout project lifecycles.

You will contribute to innovations in protection and control, liaise with specialists, and may undertake standby duties as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of protection and control systems and commissioning.
• Strong health and safety commitment and knowledge of CDM 2015.
• Experience in formal project management, including budget monitoring and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission Underground, Overhead, Plant and Protection systems up to 132kV.
• Manage a range of projects using the APMP model and report KPIs.
• Advise on innovations in network management and automation.
• Identify training needs and provide necessary training to team members.
• Lead and liaise with other specialists and manage safety documents for 132kV networks.

Skills

Protection and control systems

Health and safety

Project management

Education

City & Guilds 2339

HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Job description

Electricity Distribution Engineering Specialist - Projects

Looking to take your engineering career to the next level? We’re offering an exciting opportunity to join our Maintenance and Faults Projects team as an Engineering Specialist, based in Tipton. In this pivotal role, you’ll play a key part in installing, commissioning and delivering critical infrastructure across our distribution network—working on Underground, Overhead, Plant and Protection systems up to 132kV.

You’ll be at the heart of keeping our network safe, reliable and future‑ready. Reporting to an Operations/Team Manager, you’ll lead on technically challenging projects, solve complex problems on the ground, and help shape the way we design and manage our assets. If you’re motivated by hands‑on engineering, meaningful impact, and work that’s never the same two days in a row, this could be the perfect next step.

*Depending on experience, you may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.

Main Responsibilities

• Installation and commissioning of Underground, Overhead, Plant and Protection systems on the 132kV and 33kV network.
• Mange a range of projects using the APMP model and report on KPIs during their lifecycle.
• Advise own and other team members on innovations in electricity network management and automation.
• Identify training needs of own and other team members and provide training as necessary.
• Liaise with other specialists within the Company.
• Carry out network operations including the issue of all safety documents up to 132kV.
• Issue planned network outages and third‑party shutdown notices, make appointments with customers.
• Exercise leadership. Request assistance when outside capability or authority.
• Alter own short term programme to meet changes in circumstances, within constraints.
• Assisting with the assessment and authorisation of operational staff
• You may be required to undertake Standby duties on a rota as part of this appointment.

Ideal Candidate

• Practical knowledge of protection and control systems, including the commissioning of such equipment and familiarity with specifications for plant.
• A level 3 City & Guilds 2339 qualification; candidates not already qualified will be required to undertake HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
• Ideally be a Senior Authorised Person on 132kV electricity network with experience working for a Distribution Network Operator (DNO), Independent DNO (IDNO) or Independent Connection Provider (ICP).
• Proven experience in working in a high hazard industry, with strong commitment to health and safety and knowledge of construction management regulations (CDM 2015).
• Experience in formally managing projects, including financial monitoring and reporting.
• Self‑motivated and adaptable, with the ability to work autonomously and remain effective under pressure.
• A commitment to the highest standards of quality, safety and operational discipline.
• Willingness to travel across the network services area and participate in standby duties in line with a predefined rota.

Evidence of your qualifications will be required prior to appointment. #LI-SC1

About Us

We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.

National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast‑moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.