Control Engineer

We’re champions of the North West and we’re proud that it’s our electricity network that connects communities and helps keep the electricity flowing every minute of every day, from when you wake up to when you fall asleep and all the hours in between.

A key part of the UK’s journey to net zero carbon is the revolution of our electricity industry to enable clean, green economic growth. As the North West’s electricity network operator, it’s our responsibility to lead the way, help the region decarbonise and pave the way for the growth of renewable energy and a sustainable energy future for all.

We’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference.

Together we have the energy to transform our communities. We are switched on. We are adaptable. We take pride.

The Hub Control Room team has opportunities for Control Engineers in Manchester.

About the Opportunity

As a Control Engineer you will manage an effective fault restoration strategy in order to meet business and regulatory targets, also to look ahead and assess the impact that proposed system outages will have on system security. You will ensure that all safety legislation and company codes of practice are adhered to during planned and unplanned outages on the electrical network and ensure that operational standards of security of supply are maintained.

You will carry out real time monitoring and control of the ENWL electricity distribution networks, ensuring we have a robust Control Room and during incidents we deliver a comprehensive service to our customers and the wider business.

Principal Responsibilities of the role include:

1. Manage the electricity network in order to optimize system security and supply;
2. Manage the restoration of customer’s supplies to achieve performance targets;
3. Manage the distribution network including undertaking power system analysis to determine plant availability; maximize generator output requirements and control network power flows and fault levels;
4. Liaise with customers, embedded generators and other DNO’s;
5. Proactively identify opportunities for network and reliability improvements;
6. Plan network outages based on whole system solutions and liaise with affected stakeholders
7. Promote a safe working environment.

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate will hold an HNC or equivalent in electrical engineering (essential)

• Have an understanding of electrical power systems;
• Understanding of Network Management System (NMS)
• Be an excellent written and verbal communicator;
• Be highly focused on safety management;
• Have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence people at all levels, including internal and external customers;
• Be focused on providing excellent customer service.
• Have a high level of computer literacy
• Ability to work on shift pattern – mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends

What we’re offering

As a vital team member and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach and commitment, we’ll provide a favourable salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team. We are committed to ensuring our people are supported and are proud of our reward and benefits offer, which includes:

• An annual bonus scheme
• 26 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• Private Healthcare
• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
• A market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.

Our people are important to us and we’re passionate about creating a great place to work where we can all be ourselves, reach our full potential and build long lasting careers. We’re striving to increase diversity of thought and talent in our people and to recruit a highly skilled workforce that’s representative of the communities we serve. For us, embracing our differences is what makes us stronger.

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