Power Systems Engineer

Northern Powergrid; North East; 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 Energy Systems Team. Candidates should possess a passion for forecasting energy networks and the ability to develop strategic plans, with a competitive salary and great benefits on offer.

Benefits

Double-matched pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent opportunities for career growth

Agile working arrangements

Qualifications

• HND, degree, or equivalent in a STEM subject required.
• Knowledgeable user of power system analysis software is preferred.
• Energy sector experience and knowledge of the decarbonisation energy transition needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare regional forecasts and analyse future network capabilities.
• Identify future network constraints through network simulations.
• Develop and deliver Whole System Strategies in accordance with regulation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Level 5 or 6 in STEM subject

Tools

PowerFactory

Excel

Job description

This range is provided by Northern Powergrid. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Recruitment Business Partner | Specialising in Resourcing, Talent Acquisition, and Recruitment Strategy at Northern Powergrid

Location: Shiremoor or Castleford

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)
• 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:

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, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, race, age or disability, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Utilities, Electric Power Generation, and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

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