Power Systems Engineer: Grid Connections & Net Zero

National Energy System Operator Limited; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on company performance

26 days annual leave

Pension with 12% employer match

NESO Savings Plan with 50% match

Flexible benefits programme

Job summary

National Energy System Operator Limited in the UK is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to join the Connection Operability Assessment team. You will work with network owners and customers to craft efficient connection solutions that meet customer needs and the Grid Code, with hybrid work from office and home.

You will apply power system analysis, modelling tools (DIgSILENT, PSSE) and SQSS knowledge to support connections studies, scenarios, and technical reports while collaborating across NESO.

Qualifications

• Experience undertaking power system analysis and connections studies.
• Knowledge of SQSS and grid code requirements.
• Experience with power system modelling tools such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory and PSSE.
• Strong stakeholder management and report writing skills.
• Right to work in the UK by start of employment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Transmission Owners to ensure designs for new connections comply with SQSS.
• Produce technical appendices for onshore/offshore connections to the transmission network.
• Support customers in specifying scenarios for bespoke technical assessments (SSCI/SSTI) and review technical reports.
• Assist contract and compliance managers with technical queries during the connections process.
• Create Construction Planning Assumptions using probabilistic modelling.
• Lead/participate in technical initiatives within NESO.

Skills

Power system analysis

Power system modelling tools

SQSS knowledge

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Power system analysis experience

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

PSSE

Job description

National Energy System Operator Limited in the UK is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to join the Connection Operability Assessment team. You will work with network owners and customers to craft efficient connection solutions that meet customer needs and the Grid Code, with hybrid work from office and home.

You will apply power system analysis, modelling tools (DIgSILENT, PSSE) and SQSS knowledge to support connections studies, scenarios, and technical reports while collaborating across NESO.