EHV Design Engineer

Location: Shiremoor

Directorate: Engineering

Job Ref No: R6395/R6396 Do you want to help power your career and be part of an evolving energy industry?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Design Engineer to join our team.

The energy industry is advancing with investment in smart technology innovation and Northern Powergrid, as the company responsible for powering the homes of 8 million customers across 3.9 million and businesses in the North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire, is at the forefront of delivering a power network that meets the region’s needs now and in the future.

Our vision is to be the best energy company in serving our customers, whilst delivering a sustainable energy solution. We are looking for someone who is passionate about communicating and sharing our story on our plans to invest in a sustainable network, support net zero and create a greener energy future. You will support the EHV Connections Design Team Manager to prepare and delivery quality EHV (up to and including 132kV) technical engineering solutions for large customer driven schemes.

Along with a competitive salary of between £51,375 - £70,257 we also offer great benefits such as;

Enrolment into our pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Personal transport provision

Technical incentive scheme

Agile working

We are excited to hear from candidates with a passion for our company and the energy industry and a desire to succeed. Apply now and we’ll be in touch. Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be accountable for:

The preparation and successful authorisation of Investment Appraisal Documents for customer driven applications seeking connection onto the EHV networks

Work with other business units to develop/implement smart solutions for our customers

Represent Northern Powergrid on industry working groups

Liaise directly with representatives of key stakeholders e.g. Network Rail

Liaise with NGESO/NGET for Project Progressions and Modification Applications.

Proactively identify improvements to our engineering policy & business processes working closely with all business units

Management of the customer experience for all technical aspects relating to their EHV connection solutions

Ensure all EHV designs meet appropriate policies & regulatory requirements

Maintain/improve the quality and timeliness of designs within the Guaranteed Standards framework

Complete the post acceptance elements of customer driven work including stability studies and interface with customers accordingly

Key Competencies

Technically adept in aspects of EHV (up to 132kV) network design

Strong analytical and decision-making skills

Communication - able to communicate in an effective and persuasive manner

Customer service - able to deliver effective customer service, both internally and externally

Teamwork - able to work with others in a flexible manner

IT skills – able to use a variety of software to produce electrical designs and update databases

Qualifications And Attributes

Essential Qualifications and Experience

HNC/HND/B.Sc. in Electrical Power Engineering or relevant discipline Full UK driving license

Experience using Microsoft Office packages and power system modelling software

Knowledge of electrical power distribution networks

Experience organising and managing multiple projects

Report writing skills

Functional specification writing skills

Desirable Qualifications And Experience

Master's degree in electrical or power system engineering

System modelling and power flow analysis using IPSA, Powerfactory, or similar

Experience in producing technical reports and financial appraisal documents

Operational experience up to and including 132kV

Switchgear and plant specifications

Network design experience at 33/66/132kV

Visit northernpowergrid.com/careers to find out more about this and other career opportunities.

In order to comply with our electricity distribution licence, we have to ensure our colleagues are fit and proper to visit and enter our customers’ premises. Consequently, as this role may involve visiting and entering our customers’ premises, please be aware that the successful candidate will be subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please confirm in your application if you are content for this check to be completed.

Applicants are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post irrespective of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, race, age or disability, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.