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Senior Power System Engineer
National Energy System Operator. Develop network designs supporting power system requirements, including reinforcing network boundaries and overcoming interface issues .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in power system planning and operation principles, including knowledge of the GB electricity transmission and distribution network. Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders and manage multiple projects while producing technical reports and analyses.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Power System PlanningNetwork Options Assessment (NOA)DIgSILENT PowerFactoryPSCADGrid Code Compliance
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Hard Skills
Power System StudiesNetwork Design DevelopmentTechnical Report ProductionSystem Security KnowledgeEconomic Engineering Collaboration
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsExcellent Writing SkillsRelationship BuildingProject ManagementOrganizational Skills
Industry Keywords
GB Transmission NetworkDistribution Network PlanningSecurity and Quality of Supply Standards (SQSS)Energy TrilemmaNet Zero Goals
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop network designs supporting power system requirements, including reinforcing network boundaries and overcoming interface issues
- Support future GSP Strategies by considering the network as a whole and identifying long-term development needs
- Work with economic engineering colleagues to model proposed network plans
- Analyse designs from deliverability and operability perspectives, including impacts on network owners, developers and NESO
- Undertake and apply power system studies to assess network performance, constraints and system behaviour
- Identify emerging and future system performance issues and operability challenges
- Collaborate with NESO teams to obtain feedback on proposed network and operability solutions
- Work with transmission owners, distribution network owners and other stakeholders to develop proposed solutions
- Lead and represent NESO internally and externally
- Produce technical reports
- Support delivery and monitoring of projects across development and commissioning stages
Requirements
What you’ll need- Right to work in the UK by the start of employment
- Knowledge of existing GB transmission or distribution network planning processes, such as Network Options Assessment (NOA) or customer connection study processes (ideal but not essential)
- Knowledge of the GB electricity transmission or distribution network, including power system operation, Grid Code and Security and Quality of Supply Standards (SQSS)
- Knowledge of power system planning and operation principles and system security
- Familiarity with power system simulation packages such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory and PSCAD
- Experience with integrated scripting functionality to automate analysis and program development
- Strong communication and excellent writing skills
- Ability to explain complex technical issues in accessible ways
- Proven ability to build high-quality internal and external relationships
- Ability to manage multiple projects with distinct deliverables
- Excellent organisation skills and ability to lead and coordinate multiple parties, including external stakeholders and contractors
- Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and coordinate technical analysis
- Knowledge and interest in NESO’s role in solving the energy trilemma and achieving net zero
- Visa sponsorship may not be available and will be considered in line with business requirements
Benefits
Comp & perks- Bonus based on company performance
- 26 days annual leave as standard
- Competitive contributory pension scheme with double matching up to a maximum company contribution of 12%
- NESO Savings Plan with 50% matching contribution on savings of £20–£500 per month
- Flexible Bank Holidays & Holiday Trading
- Additional Birthday Day Off
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Retail & Gym Discounts
- Private Medical Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Part-time working options