HVDC & FACTS System Study Engineer

National Grid; Warwick Bridge; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK seeks an HVDC & FACTS System Study Engineer to design and lead compliance for the electricity transmission system. This role involves analysis, stakeholder engagement, and contributing to innovative energy projects. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in RMS/EMT simulation tools, understanding of HVDC technologies, and experience in technical report writing. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits, emphasizing an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Bonus based on performance

Competitive contributory pension scheme

Share incentive plan

Employee assistance lines

Matched charity giving

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in RMS and EMT simulation tools.
• Solid understanding of HVDC and FACTS technologies.
• Effective stakeholder management and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and design electricity transmission system for HVDC.
• Ensure compliance of HVDC and FACTS systems with national codes.
• Contribute to national and international model/standards development.

Skills

Power System analysis

RMS and EMT simulation

Stakeholder management

Technical report writing

Programming (DPL, Python)

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

PSCAD

Job description

Overview

As a HVDC & FACTS System Study Engineer you'll lead the design of the electricity transmission system, ensuring optimum system design issues on NGET's transmission network. Working closely with suppliers, supporting compliance assessments to ensure that they can connect to the transmission network. You'll be involved in new technologies (HVDC and FACTS) discussions and specifications including innovation projects related to renewables and new technologies. You'll contribute to a variety of HVDC and FACTS modelling and studies, including dynamic analysis, fault analysis, RMS and EMT simulations, as well as dynamic performance studies (DPS) and control interaction assessments to ensure compliance with all relevant requirements. Your role will also involve safeguarding the integrity and reliability of the network for HVDC and FACTS connections, ensuring continued operability and safety.

What You'll Do

• Undertaking, interpreting and acting upon Power System analysis to facilitate HVDC transmission network investment planning across multiple timescales.
• Working across HVDC CoE's Power System Engineering functions to deliver rounded and fully considered end-to-end network solutions.
• Scoping Power system studies and technical work with clear objectives that lead to clearly defined strategic & business outcomes. Delivering within scope budget and time.
• Lead on/contribute to/ contribute with support to the overall development of the HVDC and FACTS system in line with National Grid ET strategy and ambition, and the needs of the System Operator and Customers.
• Lead/ Ensure/ contribute to compliance of HVDC and FACTS systems with the NETS SQSS, STC and Grid Code, particularly in relation to power electronics devices' dynamic performance, identifying all associated transmission system investment and customer compliance requirements.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to establish new/modify existing codes and practices to reflect new technologies, market initiatives and changes, design policy and solutions.
• Contribute to the development of national and international agreed models/standards to safeguard National Grid's interests and ensure consistency with international best practice.
• Prepare and present technical information to Customers and other appropriate technical panels or groups.
• Drive efficiency improvements in the approach to major pieces of work through new approaches, clear activity scoping and controls that are geared towards specific ET outcomes within the bounds of our regulatory agreements.
• Strong proficiency in RMS and EMT simulation tools DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD.
• Solid understanding of HVDC and FACTS technologies, including their control systems.
• Knowledge of meshed AC-DC network design and integration of DC systems during network development and planning stages.
• Ability to review technical reports for a range of studies, including DPS and control interaction analyses.
• Experience with programming languages such as DPL and Python.
• Effective stakeholder management skills, including presenting complex technical topics.
• Strong technical report writing capabilities.
• Hands-on experience in HVDC and FACTS studies or design within the power industry, consultancy, manufacturing or academia.

National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is at the heart of energy in the UK. With more HVDC and FACTS devices being connected to our network, we're enabling greater flexibility, stability, and efficiency across the system. These technologies are essential to support the evolving energy landscape and ensure our network continues to advance and meet future demands. In NGET we are passionate about both operating safely and providing highly reliable quality of supply for our customers. At the heart of achieving these outcomes is the effective control and operation of our network. To find out more about us, please follow the link below: https://www.nationalgrid.com/electricity-transmission/

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the unique differences people bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office. Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation that comes with having diverse teams and business need. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and provide a working environment where everyone feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

A competitive salary between £61,000 - £75,000 dependent on capability. As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.