Strategic Network Design Engineer for Net Zero

National Energy System Operator; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme with 12% company match

NESO Savings Plan with 50% matching

Job summary

National Energy System Operator (NESO) is seeking Network Development Engineers to join our Strategic Energy Planning function. You will help shape England, Wales, and Scotland energy networks and support the interface between transmission and distribution.

This role offers hybrid working from offices in Warwick, Wokingham or Glasgow, with flexible hours. You’ll develop strategic network designs, assess options with stakeholders, and communicate recommendations through reports and workshops.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK by start of employment.
• Experience of GB electricity transmission or distribution network design.
• Ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Developing strategic network designs for the future electricity network needs of England, Wales and Scotland (including connection of large-scale offshore wind farms and wider network requirements).
• Working with Transmission and Distribution Network Owners and other stakeholders to identify network developments required and review network design options.
• Designing the future transmission network with careful consideration of asset outages, generation output, multi-criteria assessments, environmental and community impacts, as well as delivery and operability requirements.
• Collaborating with industry experts to develop practical solutions for technical challenges in future Net Zero network development, planning, and operation, while proactively managing emerging operational risks arising from the evolving industry landscape.
• Lead on development of technical methodologies for network planning to ensure our strategic energy plans remain holistic and meet network design objectives.
• Share design recommendations and explain rationale and trade-offs to a range of technical and non-technical audiences (for example, technical reports, presentations, workshops etc.)

Skills

GB electricity transmission knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Technical writing

Network design

Project coordination

Job description

National Energy System Operator (NESO) is seeking Network Development Engineers to join our Strategic Energy Planning function. You will help shape England, Wales, and Scotland energy networks and support the interface between transmission and distribution.

This role offers hybrid working from offices in Warwick, Wokingham or Glasgow, with flexible hours. You’ll develop strategic network designs, assess options with stakeholders, and communicate recommendations through reports and workshops.