Hybrid Senior System Access Engineer – Power Grid Leader

National Grid; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

26 days leave

Pension scheme 12%

Job summary

National Grid plc in Warwick is seeking a Senior System Access Engineer to join the Network Operations & Intelligence team. This hybrid role focuses on the safe and efficient operation of the transmission network and outage planning.

You will lead outage planning activities, perform power system studies and mentor teams, providing technical leadership and stakeholder engagement across NESO and customers. Competitive salary and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, with strong knowledge of power system theory and analysis.
• Proven experience in assessing power system performance and network studies, with ability to manage security risks.
• Understanding of the UK transmission network and how operational and commercial factors influence decisions.
• Experience in operational outage planning, network operations or similar power systems environment.
• Ability to solve complex technical problems and make decisions under pressure.
• Working knowledge of network analysis tools, e.g., DIgSILENT PowerFactory; breadth of expertise preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational outage planning activities, assessing risks and developing solutions for system security and critical works.
• Deliver power system studies and technical assessments to support planning decisions.
• Develop and improve network modelling processes for future operational planning and analysis.
• Manage outage plan risks and critical paths with engineering teams.
• Collaborate with NESO, customers and stakeholders to resolve technical issues and optimise network access.
• Provide technical leadership and training across Operational Planning teams.
• Represent the company in industry forums and advocate operational requirements.
• Offer expert support during network events and incidents in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Power system analysis

Outage planning

Stakeholder management

Problem solving under pressure

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Job description

National Grid plc in Warwick is seeking a Senior System Access Engineer to join the Network Operations & Intelligence team. This hybrid role focuses on the safe and efficient operation of the transmission network and outage planning.

You will lead outage planning activities, perform power system studies and mentor teams, providing technical leadership and stakeholder engagement across NESO and customers. Competitive salary and benefits are provided.