Network Designer - Secondary Network Design in Cardiff

Job Introduction

An opportunity is available for a Network Designer within the Secondary Network Design Team. The base location can be Bristol, Cardiff, Castle Donington or Tipton and will be agreed with the successful candidate. Reporting to the Secondary Network Design Manager within the Distribution Network Operator, you will be working within a team to provide a comprehensive design and delivery plan to Network Services for ahead of need reinforcement. Depending on experience, you may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.

Main Responsibilities

• Liaise with the Secondary System Planning Team to determine reinforcement requirements.
• Identify technical solutions for schemes on the LV system.
• Electrical analysis of the system, including voltage, load flow and fault level analysis
• Design of LV network schemes, taking into consideration asset replacement and accepted new connection schemes
• Assess the Network based upon the information received from other departments.
• Ensure compliance to Company Policies and Engineering Recommendations.
• Build schemes in Crown for HV and LV schemes.
• Produce and update detailed scheme files.
• Update records and other documentation.
• Issue work to contractors and approve daily work sheets.
• Carry out quality and compliance checks on contractor’s works.
• Meeting tight deadlines for the delivery of schemes to network services.
• Technical support and coordination with Team Members and Network Services Planners across the business
• Assist with Network Services planning duties during peak times.
• Take into consideration the impact of projects on customers, the public and the environment

Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Demonstrate strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and engage confidently with a range of stakeholders.
• Have an analytical and methodical approach to problem-solving, with the ability to assess information and present findings in a clear, logical, and reasoned manner.
• Display a flexible and positive approach to work, with a willingness to undertake additional duties where required to support the team in achieving its objectives.

Desirable

• Level 2 City & Guilds 2339 qualification, or an equivalent Level 2 qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience working as an electrician or in a similar role, with exposure to low-voltage electrical systems.
• Practical or professional experience directly relevant to the role.
• Knowledge and understanding of company systems and procedures, as well as relevant legislation and regulations.
• Experience of network modelling and analysis.
• Working knowledge of EMU/Smallworld GIS, Connect/LV, ConnectGrid, WinDebut, or other equivalent network design and modelling tools.

About Us

We're National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.

National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.

The Secondary Network Design Team are responsible for the design, consenting and delivery planning of the RIIO ED2 load related reinforcement schemes that have been identified by DSO (Distribution System Operator) across all four license areas.

The team will work closely with the Secondary System Planning Team, who are responsible for the analysis of NGED's (National Grid Electricity Distribution) HV and LV Distribution System and will identify and prioritise the areas of secondary investment. The team will also work closely with Network Services Teams who will be responsible for the construction of the projects, to help maximise efficiency and accomplish common objectives.