Senior Control and Protection Engineer

National Grid plc; Warwick; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Contributory pension up to 12%

Share incentive plan

Salary sacrifice car

Technology schemes

Employee assistance lines

Matched charity giving

Job summary

National Grid Ventures (NGV) is seeking an HVDC Protection and Control Engineer to shape protection and control systems for flagship converter stations and interconnectors. You’ll work on high-profile projects, collaborating with industry partners to deliver reliable energy infrastructure for the net-zero transition.

In this role you will specify, design, verify and deliver protection and control solutions, coordinating with OEMs and project teams.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Control Systems or related discipline.
• Knowledge of HVDC technology, protection and control systems desired.
• Strong analytical and communication skills across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support specification, design assurance and delivery of protection and control systems across major projects.
• Coordinate with OEMs to ensure GB Grid Code compliance and project specs.
• Review designs, studies and proposals to resolve engineering challenges during delivery.
• Assist interfaces across converter tech, grid connection, cables and civil works.
• Participate in factory and site testing, commissioning and installation support.
• Contribute to tender evaluations and future technology choices.

Skills

HVDC technology knowledge

Protection and control understanding

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering / Power Systems

Job description

Are you an electrical engineer looking to work on some of the most innovative energy infrastructure projects in Europe?

At National Grid Ventures (NGV), we're delivering the next generation of interconnectors and offshore hybrid assets that will connect renewable energy, strengthen energy security and support the transition to net zero.

As an HVDC Protection and Control Engineer, you'll play a key role in shaping the systems at the heart of our future converter stations. You'll work on major strategic projects, including LionLink, a pioneering development connecting the UK to offshore wind generation in the Netherlands and onward to the Dutch onshore grid.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop specialist expertise in HVDC technology while working alongside industry-leading engineers, international partners and global technology suppliers.

What you'll do

As an HVDC Protection and Control Engineer, you'll support the specification, design assurance and delivery of protection and control systems across major infrastructure projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the development and assurance of protection and control requirements from concept through to delivery.
• Working with OEMs to demonstrate compliance with GB Grid Code requirements, National Grid standards and project specifications.
• Reviewing designs, studies, reports and technical proposals, helping to resolve engineering challenges throughout project delivery.
• Supporting critical interfaces across converter technology, grid connection, cable, civil and wider project teams.
• Participating in factory acceptance testing, site testing, commissioning and installation support activities.
• Supporting the integration of protection, control, communications and auxiliary systems.
• Contributing technical expertise to tender evaluations and future technology selections.

What you'll need

We're looking for engineers who are curious, collaborative and excited by the opportunity to develop expertise in a specialist area that is central to the energy transition.

You'll ideally have:

• A degree, or equivalent experience, in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Control Systems or a related discipline.
• A genuine interest in power transmission, renewable energy integration or major infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of HVDC technology, protection and control systems, substations or electrical systems (desirable but not essential).
• The ability to analyse technical information and communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to learning.
• A collaborative mindset and the confidence to contribute within a supportive engineering team.

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £64,000 - £76,000 per annum – dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

More Information

This role closes on 27th October at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.

National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power.

From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system.

Our energy flows through absolutely everything we do

Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this, and so much more.

We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future.

Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.

Incentive

Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.

Retirement

Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.

Private medical insurance for self and family.