Senior Power System Engineer

Energy Job Search; Warwick; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy transmission is seeking a Senior Power System Engineer to join their dynamic team in Warwick. The role focuses on leading design efforts for the transmission network while ensuring compliance and safety. Candidates should possess a strong background in power systems and be adept at customer interaction. This opportunity offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits, contributing to a sustainable energy future.

Benefits

Annual performance based bonus

26 days annual leave plus eight statutory days

Flexible benefits including share incentive plan

Generous contributory pension scheme

Financial support for professional development

Family care benefits

Qualifications

• Strong skills in utilising RMS or EMT simulation tools.
• Experience with dynamic performance studies.
• Good understanding of AC/DC network design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of the electricity transmission system.
• Collaborate on compliance assessments and innovations.
• Participate in EMT modelling and system studies.

Skills

Utilising RMS or EMT simulation tools

Dynamic performance studies for HVDC/FACTS

Power electronics-based devices

AC/DC network design

Presenting technical information

Customer interfacing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Power System Engineering

Master's degree or PhD in related field

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

PSCAD

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About Us

At National Grid, we light up the world by harnessing the unique strengths of our people. Join us as a

About Us

At National Grid, we light up the world by harnessing the unique strengths of our people. Join us as a Senior Power System Engineer to be part of a team that's driving forward the energy transition, creating a brighter, more sustainable future for all.

Unleash your superpower and bring energy to life.

National Grid is hiring Senior Power System Engineers for our Power Quality and Dynamic Performance (PQDP) Team based in Warwick.

About The Role

As Power System Engineer, you'll lead the design of the electricity transmission system, ensuring optimum system design issues on National Grid Electricity Transmission's (NGET's) transmission network. Working closely with customers, supporting compliance assessments to ensure that they can connect to the transmission network.

You'll be involved in discussions and specifications of various technologies, e.g., HVDC and FACTS, collaborating in innovation projects and identifying technical requirements. To ensure compliance with relevant standards, you'll participate in advanced EMT modelling and system studies such as temporary overvoltages (TOV), harmonic analysis, voltage fluctuations, sub-synchronous torsional interaction (SSTI), and control interactions (CI). You'll maintain the integrity and safety of the network for all infrastructure and connection developments in the fields of power quality and dynamic performance.

You'll demonstrate solid understanding of power system fundamentals, power system dynamics, power quality, power system modelling and studies. You will have a bachelor's degree, master's degree or PhD in power system engineering or a related field.

What You'll Need

• Strong skills in utilising RMS or EMT simulation tools (preferably DIgSILENT PowerFactory or PSCAD).
• Experience with dynamic performance studies for HVDC/ FACTS and/or windfarms.
• Good understanding on the application of power electronics-based devices in power systems (e.g., HVDC, FACTS, wind farm).
• AC/DC network design experience
• Ability to present technical information to a range of stakeholders through written reports and presentations.
• Customer interfacing skills.
• Experience in Power Industry/ Consultancy/ Manufacturing would be advantageous.
  
  

What You'll Get

• Annual salary of £61,000 - £66,000 based on experience
• Annual Performance Based Bonus.
• 26 days annual leave plus eight statutory days.
• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days.
• Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave - so long as it's relevant to your role.
• Access to several flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).
• Access to numerous apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing.
  
  

More information

National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) own the electricity transmission network in England and Wales. Every time you plug in your phone or flick a light switch, we've played a part. Not only are we responsible for delivering energy to millions of homes and businesses, we are also driving the move to cleaner energy, and the Government's target of net zero emissions by 2050.

National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is at the heart of energy in the UK. The electricity we provide gets the nation to work, powers schools and brings energy to life. Our energy network connects the nation, so it's essential that it's continually evolving, advancing, and improving.

In NGET we are passionate about both operating our network safely and providing highly reliable quality of supply for our customers. At the heart of achieving these outcomes is the effective control and operation of our network.

To find out more about us, please follow the link below:

https://www.nationalgrid.com/electricity-transmission/

The closing date for applications is 23/06/25

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