EHV Design Engineer in Leeds

EHV Design Engineer

Location: Castleford

Directorate: Engineering

Job Ref No: R6609

Do you want to help power your career and be part of an evolving energy industry?​

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic EHV 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.

We are a diverse team, creating a smarter, more flexible electricity distribution network that will enable our region to decarbonise and meet the needs of our customers now, and in the future.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the leading edge of thinking in the electricity industry, at a time when it is on the path to net zero. Working as part of the system design team within the Engineering Directorate you will support the EHV connections Design Team Manager to prepare and delivery quality EHV and 132kV technical engineering solutions for large customer driven schemes.

Along with a competitive salary of between £51,376 - £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 & 132kV network.

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

•Represent NPg (as necessary) on industry working groups.

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

•Liaise with NGET for Statement of Works 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

•A detailed understanding of the EHV distribution network

•An ability to work under pressure to achieve guaranteed standards

•An understanding of the contestable connections market ICP’s and IDNO’s

•Communication – able to communicate in an effective and persuasive manner

•Customer Service – able to deliver effective customer service both internally and externally

•Team working – 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

•Understand and work within the regulatory framework in relation to Connections

Qualifications and Attributes

Essential Qualifications and Experience

•HNC in Electrical Engineering

•Full UK driving license

•Previous design experience

•Experience of using modelling tools

•Knowledge of generation technology

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

•Degree in Engineering (Power Systems)

•System Modelling and Power Flow Analysis

•Knowledge of appropriate design policies and codes of practice.

•Knowledge of appropriate design codes of practice and knowledge of distribution networks at EHV.

•A working knowledge of a Distribution Network Operators design processes and the developing Contestable connections market.

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

Posted: 21 June 2024

Closing date for applications: 15 July 2024

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.

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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.