Power System Engineer

National Energy System Operator (NESO) recognises the potential of bright and talented individuals, and we encourage you to join us as Great Britain's energy system undergoes an ambitious, exciting, and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

The Offshore Coordination project is a key part of the NESO's plan to facilitate net zero. This exciting project was set up with the OTNR (Offshore Transmission Network Review), to tackle the complex issues around offshore connections. We are continuing that work to find optimisations across planned and future offshore wind projects across GB.

The NESO has developed a Holistic Network Design (HND) which will find the best way to connect offshore wind generation to meet the government's 2030 targets. The team are now focusing on the second round of this design, which will build on the original HND by incorporating additional wind generation and new generation and demand scenarios. The output of the process will be a set of recommendations for how the offshore and onshore networks should develop, taking account of economic, deliverability & operability, environment, and community considerations. In this team, you'll be able to see your work contribute to an offshore and onshore network design which benefits consumers and communities and play your part in developing a low carbon future.

This role can be based from Wokingham, Warwick, Glasgow, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home. We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements.

The creation of National Energy System Operator (NESO) is driven by an urgent need to unify and optimise our approach to energy. A more integrated and coordinated strategy is needed to meet the unprecedented challenges of climate change, ensuring secure energy supply, and keeping costs manageable for consumers.

Join us and empower your potential, energise our team, and be part of something bigger. Your energy, our future, together.

In Autumn of 2024, the ESO transitioned to National Energy System Operator, or NESO for short. Previously denoted as the Future System Operator (or FSO), the new National Energy System Operator is the independent body responsible for planning Great Britain's electricity and gas networks and operating the electricity system.

The ESO, including all of its existing roles, are now at the heart of the new National Energy System Operator. As NESO, we will build on our existing roles, capabilities, and ways of working significantly to create an organisation the energy system and its users need. Our new capabilities will enable us to look across vectors, including electricity, natural gas and hydrogen, and crucially consider the trade-offs between them.

The organisation is set up as a public corporation with its own Board of independent directors, with complete operational independence from government, the regulator and any and all commercial interest. As was the ESO, NESO will be licenced and regulated by Ofgem through price control agreements and obligated to identify optimal solutions to system operations and planning in the most sustainable, affordable and secure way for all.

The time to deliver is now. As part of our team, you won't just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain - you'll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.

Offshore Coordination has accountabilities for both onshore and offshore designs. In this role, you will be able to work with offshore designs, the Centralised Strategic Network Planning (CSNP) programme and various other internal and external stakeholders. There is an expectation that the role will involve proposing design options and close collaboration with Transmission Owners (TOs) in the development of design options.

You will participate in the following activities:

• Developing onshore and offshore network designs.
• Working with economic engineers to undertake modelling of the proposed network.
• Collaborating with energy insights and SSEP (Strategic Spatial Energy Planning) teams to plan for future energy pathways.
• Analysing the different designs from a deliverability and operability perspective.
• Understanding the impact on both the onshore and offshore network.
• Working with the multiple NESO teams to seek their feedback on the proposed network.
• Working with impacted stakeholders (including transmission owners and wind generation developers) to discuss the proposed network.
• Technical report writing.

We're forging the path, and we know we can't do it alone. That’s why we need visionary minds like yours to join us on this transformative journey. In this case, we're looking for someone who:

• Knowledge of the GB electricity transmission network, including power system operation, Grid Code and Security and Quality of Supply Standards (SQSS).
• Knowledge of the existing network planning process, for example Network Options Assessment (NOA) and Connections processes.
• Familiarity with power system simulation packages such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD and integrated scripting functionality to automate analysis and program development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to communicate complex technical information.
• Proven ability to build relationships and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

A competitive salary between £50,000 - £70,000 per annum - dependent on experience and capability. As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on company performance, 26 days annual leave as standard and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.

As we work towards creating a cleaner, greener, and more affordable future for all, we also work towards creating a place for our teammates to belong, with professional and personal growth and positive well-being.

Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximise your potential along your career journey.

A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table.

Generous Total Rewards Plan - comprising of health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits.

This role closes on 3rd June 2025 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

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, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.