High Voltage Control Engineer

UK Power Networks

. Manage a section of the distribution network using SCADA and other network information systems .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeIpswich • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £68,144 - £84,160 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing high voltage systems and ensuring compliance with Distribution Safety Rules while providing technical advice and support to field operators. Capable of driving continuous improvement and maintaining a strong focus on customer service and safety.

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High Voltage System ManagementDistribution Safety Rules ComplianceTechnical Advice to Field OperatorsCustomer Service FocusSafety Document Issuance

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Hard Skills

SCADANetwork Information SystemsElectrical Safety ProceduresFault ReportingHigh Voltage OperationsPlanned High Voltage SchedulesContinuous Improvement ProceduresReal-Time Job PrioritizationInformation ProcessingEHV Control Authorisation

Soft Skills

CommunicationMentoringCustomer FocusAdaptabilityProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

IT SkillsNetwork Operations Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

ONC or EquivalentAuthorised Person Certification

Industry Keywords

Grid CodesDistribution CodesSafety RulesUK Power NetworksSafety Documents

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a section of the distribution network using SCADA and other network information systems
Maintain an overview of network security and availability
Ensure compliance with Distribution Safety Rules and relevant procedures
Provide advice and instructions and operate the high voltage system remotely
Provide rapid restoration of supply during fault situations
Provide technical advice to field operators and Operations Centre staff
Sanction the issue of safety documents
Comply with IIP fault reporting requirements
Check and authorise planned high voltage schedules
Comply with Grid and Distribution Codes, Safety Rules, Instructions and Codes of Practice
Maintain awareness of customer requirements and provide relevant information
Communicate with Network Operations and other business teams
Help develop procedures and drive continuous improvement
Mentor other control team members
Minimise Customer Minutes Lost and Customer Interruptions and deliver targets
Provide information supporting a high BMoCS score
Operate safely for the duration of each shift and progress toward EHV control authorisation

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of an ONC or an equivalent is required
Experience working on and around the high voltage system as an Authorised Person or Senior Authorised Person is desirable, or alternatively experience as a Control Engineer on electricity distribution systems
Understanding of the Distribution Safety Rules
Familiarity with procedures relevant to operating high voltage networks
Experience managing safe working practices and working to electrical safety procedures
Knowledge of the regulatory environment in which UK Power Networks operates
Knowledge of industry Safety Documents and their significance and requirements
Safety focus
Customer service focus
Ability to process information quickly and follow procedures promptly
Ability to maintain real-time knowledge of ongoing work and job priorities
Ability to switch between faults and planned outages
Competent user-level IT skills
Ability to understand and convey technical and safety information to Field Engineers by phone
Prepared to work a full-shift pattern if required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Shift allowance upon authorisation
Bonus of 3%
Inclusive workplace
Recruitment process adjustments or support available
Secure data handling
Safer recruitment and robust pre-employment checks where applicable