Operational Telecoms Project Engineer

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Operational Telecoms Project Engineer, where you will lead SCADA projects and enhance network reliability. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on innovative SMART Grid solutions and contribute to the future of energy management. You will collaborate with a team of specialists, ensuring the successful design and implementation of critical infrastructure while maintaining high safety standards. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the telecoms sector.

Benefits

Reservist Leave

Personal Pension Plan

Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Occupational Health Support

Discounted Gym Membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of SCADA systems and EHV/HV switchgear.
• Experience with SMART grid projects and low carbon technologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver SCADA projects and maintenance programmes.
• Ensure safety management and high customer service standards.

Skills

SCADA

SMART Grid

Health & Safety Management

Engineering Design

Project Management

Education

HND/HNC in Engineering

Membership of a Professional Body

Tools

Wireshark

ISO9001 Quality Processes

Job description

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UK Power Networks

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Operational Telecoms Project Engineer - 80709

This Operational Telecoms Project Engineer will report to the Operational Telecoms Senior Project Engineer and will work within Network Operations based in our Nelson Street, LPN office. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £80,574 per annum and a bonus of 3%.

If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check

Close Date: 18th May 2025

We also provide the following additional benefits

• Reservist Leave – Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid
• Personal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
• Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan
• Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes
• Occupational Health support
• Switched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers’ products
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme

JOB PURPOSE:

To deliver Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) projects, fault rectification and maintenance programmes within the Operational Telecoms Team, situated in the Networks Operations Business.

You will have a central role for developing and improving SCADA design, which will include the creation, establishment and improvement of standards and polices relating to SCADA and SMART Grid development across all three networks.

You will be part of a team that manages SCADA comms and control equipment across the three licence areas 24 hours a day to ensure 24x7x365 availability of business-critical infrastructure. Providing safe operation and positive impact on reduction of customer interruptions and customer minutes lost. You will also oversee the implementation of projects which will deliver our transition to a Distribution System Operator (DSO).

DIMENSIONS:

Payroll costs: N/A

Annual Works Costs: More than £1M for SCADA projects or fault rectification expenditure.

Staff: Responsible for Operational Telecoms Field / Workshop Technicians working on specific projects or fault rectification work streams. Staff will be allocated on an individual project basis.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Typical accountabilities for the Project Engineer will include:

• Ensure that a high standard of safety management prevails throughout the responsibilities and that safety performance is maintained.
• The post holder has a responsibility to ensure that the SCADA and SMART Grid design meets the needs regarding legacy and future systems and also assists with ideas to help improve Network reliability measured by CI and CML performance.
• Help deliver annual Ops Telecoms work programme following the network management plan.
• Support the design and integration of new solutions for SMART Grid and flexible connections projects.
• Configuration, testing, integration and commissioning of SMART Grid solutions and SCADA interfaces.
• Facilitate the adoption and training of SMART solutions for "business as usual" operational management within the team;
• Liaison with Distributed Generation/Distributed Energy Resource customers for operational support and investigations;
• Deliver upgrade and improvement work on the operational SMART Grid systems;
• Help use design solutions and be seen to lead the application of developments in Operational Telecoms infrastructure. Provide leadership and balance in technical development and assessment of solutions to maintain reliability of new solutions introduced to the network.
• Communicate with important suppliers on both the development of new products and the resolution of faults on existing plant and equipment.
• Ensure that a high level of customer service is achieved.
• Collaborate with other departments in the implementation of projects requiring advice and expertise.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Role Holder is responsible to the Ops Telecoms Senior Project Engineer, forming part of a team of technical specialists, responsible for the design, management and repair of UKPN SCADA equipment.

Ensuring all SCADA and SMART Grid projects are designed and built to UKPN specification. Developing testing programmes, ensuring successful commissioning of all technologies including the development of new approaches for SCADA and SMART Grid operation.

Participate in the SCADA Standby Rotas, typically one week in every eight weeks.

Qualifications:

• Educated to HND / HNC level or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Membership of a professional body such as the IET or working towards membership.
• In-depth knowledge of Networks SCADA including familiarity with EHV / HV switchgear & substation apparatus.
• Capable person with an understanding of schematic and wiring diagrams to allow build or repair tasks to be carried out.
• Experience working with CDM regulations and ISO9001 quality processes.
• Train others in variety of tasks including RTU testing / commissioning procedures and fault diagnostic techniques.
• Will hold competency certificate under UK Power Networks safety rules. Permitting entry into and work within substations unattended including operating on SCADA equipment.
• Experience of SMART grid projects including low carbon technologies, information security, data communications, data analytics / modelling and data reporting.
• Knowledge of IP and other SCADA protocols including diagnostic tools such and Wireshark.

HEALTH & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Create a safe working environment for all staff and contractors supporting the business.
• Safety management qualification such as IOSH certificate or equivalent.
• Mentoring of junior staff in all matters relating to Health & Safety aligned with their role.
• Accept to meet and fulfil all UKPN Health and Safety requirements.
• Conduct regular Safety Passport visits and Behavioural audits on staff allocated to you by the Senior Project Engineer.
• A Team player
• Prepared to undertake further education and support succession plans.
• Enthusiastic and reliable.
• Work under the direction and.
• A well balanced individual in all situations.
• Appreciation of the need to meet departmental goals.
• Current Valid driving Licence

Measure of Success:

• New products are tested, and approved and deployed for use on the Network promptly.
• Any faults are identified and resolved within agreed timeframes.
• Customer feedback shows that the role holder enhances the department.
• Records are up to date and accurate.
• Ensure that reports produced support Management decision-making.
• Plan/recommendations enhance the service to the business and operation of the network.
• Projects are implemented to quality, specification and time.
• The business is found to be compliant with all external legal requirements.
• Advice is, correct and complete, and leads to quality outcomes

The Project Engineer often gets issued with a minimum amount of information and approximately 90% of the role requires the Project Engineer to use your judgement and expertise in the assessment of a situation.