Power Systems Engineer

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Castleford; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a System Forecasting Engineer to join their team in Castleford. You will predict network demands, analyze future capabilities, and shape long-term strategies while benefiting from a competitive salary and excellent career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Double-matched pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Agile working arrangements

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Experience with power system analysis software.
• Understanding of the decarbonisation energy transition.
• Ability to develop scripts for automating analyses is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of regional forecasts incorporating data inputs.
• Analysing future network capabilities and identifying capacity requirements.
• Develop and deliver Whole System Strategies in line with Ofgem conditions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Planning and organizing

Technical skills

Communication skills

Education

Level 5 or 6 in STEM

Level 4 qualification (e.g., HNC)

Tools

PowerFactory

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

System Forecasting Engineer

Location: Shiremoor or Castleford

Directorate: Energy Systems

Reference Number: R7120

Do you want to help power your career and be part of an evolving energy industry?

Looking for a role where your expertise can truly make an impact? We’re on the hunt for passionate System Forecasting Engineer to join our Energy Systems Team at Northern Powergrid.

If you’re an experienced engineer with a passion for forecasting and future-proofing energy networks, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. As a System Forecasting Engineer at Northern Powergrid, you’ll play a key role in predicting future network demands, ensuring efficient operations, and shaping long-term development strategies.

At Northern Powergrid, we’re all about keeping the power flowing for 3.9 million homes and businesses. With our customer focused approach, we work as one team, solving challenges and delivering real results.

Ready to power up your career? Let’s talk.

What’s the package?

Along with a competitive salary of between

£53,711 - £73,451 , we also offer great benefits such as:

Enrolment into our double-matched pension scheme

25 days holiday (rising with service) plus bank holidays

Excellent opportunities for career growth

Agile working arrangements

What will you do?

Preparation of regional forecasts incorporating enhanced use of data and stakeholder inputs

Analysing future network capabilities, identifying capacity requirements and creating strategic network development plans

Delivery of NPg’s strategies for the fulfilment of the Whole System Licence condition which requires coordination and collaboration with other Electricity Distributors in order to build a common understanding where their actions could have cross-network impacts

Identify future network constraints by undertaking network simulations to analyse the capability of our networks to accommodate forecast load, including power flow analysis, fault level calculations, voltage and thermal capability assessments

Develop new capabilities, models and tools such as the use of Digital Twins, to anticipate constraints on the network. Implement automated analysis methodologies for the efficient application of future system forecasts in network assessments

Work closely with the design and system flexibility teams to establish the most economic and efficient network investments, comparing traditional and non-wire smart solutions

Maintain accurate distribution network models including equivalents of the transmission network at Grid Supply Point interfaces for steady state and dynamic analysis at all voltage levels

Develop and deliver our Whole System Strategies in accordance with Ofgem’s Whole System Licence Condition, establishing strong working relationships with external stakeholders (NGESO, NGET, other Distribution Network Operators, other energy vector organisations)

Key Competencies

Good relationship builder with close liaison with senior colleagues providing inputs to forecasting and users of the outputs

Strong analytical skills to interpret information and apply judgement to decision making

Fundamental knowledge of the design, operation, protection and safety of electricity distribution networks, with an understanding of the decarbonisation energy transition, regulatory and licence requirements, and industry wide codes

Strong written and spoken communication skills – clear, concise, engaging and persuasive with the ability to produce high quality bids and plans

Manage own workload through excellent planning and organising skills with attention to detail. Good time management skills with the ability to deliver tasks to deadlines

Strong IT skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint

What qualifications and experience should you have?

Essential qualifications and experience

Level 5 or 6 (HND, degree, or equivalent) in STEM subject, or a level 4 qualification (e.g., HNC) with at least three years of relevant experience

Knowledgeable user of power system analysis software e.g. PowerFactory. Ability to develop scripts for automating analyses would be an advantage

Energy sector experience and knowledge of the decarbonisation energy transition

Strong technical and analytical skills to interpret information and apply judgement to decision making

Desirable qualifications and experience

Experience of working in a regulated or complex organisation

Experience of cross-functional working in a large organisation

Highly effective relationship manager - influential with internal and external stakeholders

Energy sector experience and knowledge of the decarbonisation energy transition

What next?

Key dates:

Post date:

9 June 2025

Closing date for applications:

7 July April 2025

Applicants are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post irrespective of sex, marital status, , re-assignment, , or , in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.