DSO Curtailment Engineer in Cardiff

An opportunity has arisen for a DSO Curtailment Engineer to join the Curtailment Team within Distribution System Operator (DSO). The DSO Curtailment Team is responsible for the production of curtailment reports, publication of curtailment input data and the provision of online self‑serve tools to our customers.

Location: Based at Bristol, Cardiff, Tipton or Castle Donington.

Reporting: This role reports to the DSO Curtailment Manager within the DSO System Models & Data department.

Hybrid working: As part of our hybrid working approach this role offers a mix of office and home working. Hybrid working can only be considered once initial training is complete and subject to business need. Please note: The successful candidate may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis to determine the level of curtailment for customers connected to National Grid Electricity Distribution's network, and to provide curtailment reports.
• Support the development of automated curtailment analysis tooling, ensuring it meets the needs of our customers and internal teams.
• Engage with stakeholders on curtailment and be the central business subject matter expert, providing clear technical guidance to Field Operations and Engineering Policy.
• Improve datasets available on our DSO Data Portal that enable customers to undertake their own curtailment analysis.
• Collaborate with agile IT&D scrum teams to build and develop external curtailment tooling (e.g. Curtailment Estimator).
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure effective integration with business tools and processes.
• Proactively work with data owners and maintainers to continually improve data quality, accuracy and system integration.

Ideal Candidate

• Self‑motivated, inquisitive and demonstrates a clear knowledge of the principles and challenges associated with distribution network design, load management schemes (i.e. Active Network Management) and network curtailment.
• An electrical engineering degree or similar STEM qualification is required and evidence of your qualification certificates will be required prior to appointment.
• The ability to present information in a clear and reasoned way, together with an open yet analytical approach to problem solving, and good computer skills are essential to the role.
• Process driven with a focus on data quality and an ‘automate‑first’ approach.
• Programming and data management experience, particularly in Python and SQL would be extremely beneficial.
• Proficiency with power systems & modelling techniques is highly advantageous.
• An understanding of the new connection process and operation of ANM systems would be very helpful.
• You must be reliable, well‑organised and able to work effectively as part of a small team and using your own initiative.
• Strong communication skills are crucial as you will engage with internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve existing process and work closely with the wider business to develop and implement new strategies.
• Applicants who do not currently hold all necessary skills may be considered if they demonstrate confidence and ability to reach the required standard with training.

National Grid Electricity Distribution is subject to a satisfactory Barring Service (DBS) check, with different levels of screening and vetting as required. Some roles require a tri‑annual check.