Net-Zero Grid Policy Development Lead

National Energy System Operator Limited; Warwick; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on company performance

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme with 12% matching

NESO Savings Plan – employer match 50%

Job summary

National Energy System Operator Limited is seeking a Policy Development Lead to join the Connections Technical Policy team. You will work with the COAT, network owners and customers to develop policy around efficient connection solutions meeting customer needs and technical standards.

You will contribute to shaping policy for connections, support technical queries, and help drive innovation in the electricity system as NESO transforms the energy landscape in Great Britain.

Qualifications

• Understanding of codes related to connections – SQSS and Grid Code.
• Experience undertaking power system analysis and connections studies.
• Experience using Power System Modelling and Analysis tools such as DIgSILENT Power Factory and PSSE.
• Strong communication and report writing skills with stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with COAT to ensure templates are fit for purpose and compliant with system and Grid Code requirements.
• Manage technical customer queries in collaboration with customer teams.
• Support customer contract managers and compliance managers with addressing technical queries from customers in the connections process.
• Support other departments within NESO on technical queries related to connections process.
• Contribute or lead technical innovation within Connections.

Skills

Power system analysis

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Power system modeling

DIgSILENT PSSE

SQSS Grid Code

Tools

DIgSILENT Power Factory

PSSE

Job description

National Energy System Operator Limited is seeking a Policy Development Lead to join the Connections Technical Policy team. You will work with the COAT, network owners and customers to develop policy around efficient connection solutions meeting customer needs and technical standards.

You will contribute to shaping policy for connections, support technical queries, and help drive innovation in the electricity system as NESO transforms the energy landscape in Great Britain.