At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the lifecycle management of HVDC and Protection & Control assets in electricity transmission.
- Company: Join National Grid, a leader in energy transition and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, generous leave, and professional development support.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth and industry representation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the future of energy while developing your technical skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in HVDC or Protection & Control engineering and asset management required.
About us
At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it's so much more than that. National Grid provides us with the environment to make it happen. As we build momentum in the energy transition, we're delivering the infrastructure and innovation needed to enable a cleaner, more resilient energy future. So, join us as a Lead Asset Lifecycle Engineer - HVDC Protection and Control & Lead Asset Lifecycle Engineer - AC Protection and Control and find your superpower.
National Grid is recruiting two
These roles can be based from our Warwick, Leeds, Bristol, Daines or West Weybridge offices, with hybrid working available.
Job Purpose
Electricity Transmission (ET) is navigating through an exciting time as we evolve to meet Net Zero targets for 2050. By joining our Asset Engineering team, you will support the development and lifecycle management of HVDC/AC Protection & Control assets across the electricity transmission system in England and Wales.
Working at the heart of National Grid Electricity Transmission's Asset Engineering team within Asset Operations, you'll play a key role in enabling the energy transition, delivering the Great Grid Upgrade and supporting the safe and reliable operation of the electricity network.
We're recruiting experienced engineers with specialist expertise in either HVDC or AC Protection & Control asset management. In this pivotal role, you'll provide expert technical guidance throughout the asset lifecycle, developing policies, standards and strategies that support long-term asset performance, reliability and innovation.
The role offers opportunities to work with leading manufacturers, assess developing technologies, witness equipment testing and represent National Grid within the wider industry.
What you'll do
- Provide detailed technical engineering and asset management expertise relating fot Protection & Control related to either to HVDC or AC systems.
- Create and amend policies, procedures, technical specifications, work specifications, internal standards and technical guidance.
- Support the development of technical specifications, policies and asset strategies, identifying effective intervention strategies and innovation opportunities.
- Assess the suitability and limitations of simulation and modelling tools, supporting continuous improvement in capability and accuracy.
- Lead and support Type Registration and Factory Acceptance Testing activities in line with relevant procedures.
- Engage with external stakeholders, suppliers and regulatory bodies.
- Represent National Grid at relevant industry forums, committees and conferences.
- Train, coach, mentor and support less experienced members of the team.
About you
You'll be a self-starter who is eager to develop both business and technical skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and provide technical leadership.
Essential
- Proven experience within either HVDC/AC Protection & Control engineering and asset management.
- Engage with suppliers to inform and influence end-to-end lifecycle management of assets (including type registration, operational & maintenance support, obsolescence management and refurbishment/replacement of assets.
- For Protection & Control specialism:
- Experience in the specification, design, development and lifecycle management of protection and interfacing equipment.
- Experience using tools such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD and/or RTDS.
- For HVDC specialism:
- Experience in the specification, design, development, testing, maintenance and/or lifecycle management of HVDC converter stations and associated equipment.
- A numerate degree or demonstrable experience within a relevant STEM discipline.
- Strong understanding of asset management principles.
- Membership of, or the ability to become a member of, a relevant professional body.
- Ability to work effectively to challenging deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strategic thinking capability, combined with practical operational awareness.
Desirable
- Knowledge of asset management systems such as IBM Maximo.
- Institute of Asset Management Principles of Asset Management certification.
- Chartered status with a relevant professional institution.
What you'll get
- Competitive salary of £60,000 - £78,000 plus benefits.
- Hybrid working with a mix of home, office and site-based working.
- 26 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays.
- Option to buy or sell annual leave.
- Generous contributory pension scheme with up to 12% company contribution (18% combined contribution).
- Financial support for relevant professional memberships, qualifications and study.
- Share incentive plan and salary sacrifice car and technology schemes.
- Employee assistance support and matched charity giving.
- Family care benefits, including back-up care support.
- Access to health, fitness and wellbeing resources.
More Information
The closing date for this vacancy is 8th September. However, we encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.
DE & I statement:
At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value, and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, offering flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.
Our goal is to drive, develop, and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives, and business need. We are committed to building a workforce that can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.
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Lead Asset Lifecycle Engineer - HVDC & Protection employer: National Grid
At National Grid, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. With competitive salaries, generous bonuses, and a robust pension scheme, we ensure our employees are well rewarded for their contributions. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion, along with flexible working arrangements, empowers our team members to thrive both personally and professionally in the heart of the UK's energy sector.
