Future Networks Planning Engineer

Electricity North West; Abbot's Salford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company seeks a Future Networks Planning Engineer to join their Strategic Planning team in Salford. This full-time role involves ensuring compliance with license commitments, managing power system models, and supporting the UK's decarbonisation efforts. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and experience with power systems analysis software.

Benefits

Bonus

Annual leave

Discounts

Pension

Professional development

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Understanding of UK power distribution networks essential.
• Experience with power systems analysis software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with license commitments and manage power system models.
• Support Customer Connections and compliance activities.
• Shape policies for net zero transition.

Skills

Understanding of UK power distribution networks

Knowledge of electrical network components

Experience with power systems analysis software

Understanding of power system modelling

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

IPSA

DINIS

Job description

Join to apply for the Future Networks Planning Engineer role at Electricity North West.

We’re champions of the North West and proud that it’s our electricity network connecting communities and ensuring continuous power supply. As part of the UK’s journey to net zero, our role is to lead the region in decarbonisation, supporting renewable energy growth and sustainable energy future.

In December 2024, we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine for our innovation and industry challenges solutions. Join us and make a difference.

Our Strategic Planning team seeks a Future Networks Planning Engineer in Salford. The role is full-time, suitable for candidates at ENG6 level or those willing to develop to that level.

Our Role

Ensure compliance with license commitments, manage power system models and data, maintain CIM format to LTDS and Code standards, and shape policies for net zero transition. Support Customer Connections, compliance activities, and asset development strategies.

What We Are Looking For

• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Understanding of UK power distribution networks
• Knowledge of electrical network components, operation, standards, and codes
• Experience with power systems analysis software (IPSA, DINIS)
• Understanding of power system modelling and data formats like CIM
• Ability to perform technical assessments and compliance checks

What We’re Offering

Salary up to £86,353.56, with benefits including bonus, annual leave, discounts, pension, and professional development.

Join us to help connect communities and support the UK’s decarbonisation efforts. For application support or adjustments, contact [e-mail] or 0845 366 0092 (option 2).

Pre-employment checks include references, medical, DBS, and drug/alcohol testing. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industry: Utilities