Power Systems Engineer

System Forecasting Engineer

Location: Shiremoor or Castleford

Directorate: Energy Systems

Reference Number: R7120

Do you want to help power your career and be part of an evolving energy industry?

Northern Powergrid is looking for an experienced
System Forecasting Engineer
to join our
Energy Systems team
. This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in how we model, forecast, and plan the electricity network of tomorrow.

If you\’re passionate about
using data and advanced modelling
to drive smarter, greener grid investment — we want to hear from you.

At Northern Powergrid, we\’re all about keeping the power flowing for 3.9 million homes and businesses. With our customer focused approach, we work as one team, solving challenges and delivering real results.

What\’s the package?

Along with a competitive salary of between
£53,711 – £73,451
, we also offer great benefits such as:

• Enrolment into our double-matched pension scheme
• 25 days holiday (rising with service) plus bank holidays
• Excellent opportunities for career growth
• Agile working arrangements

What will you do?

• Lead the development of
  regional electricity demand and generation forecasts
  using real-time data and stakeholder inputs.
• Analyse the network\’s ability to meet future needs through
  network simulations and power flow analysis
  .
• Support our
  Whole System Strategy
  , collaborating with other DNOs and National Grid to identify and mitigate cross-network impacts.
• Help build and apply tools like
  Digital Twins and automated scenario analysis
  to model future network constraints.
• Work with internal teams to recommend
  smart, efficient investment decisions
  — including traditional and non-wire alternatives.
• Maintain and enhance detailed network models across voltage levels for dynamic analysis.

You\’ll Be a Great Fit If You Have:

• A background in
  power systems engineering
  , ideally with experience in
  forecasting, load modelling
  , or network planning.
• Strong technical knowledge of network analysis tools (e.g.
  DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSSE
  , etc.)
• Familiarity with
  electricity distribution networks
  and the UK\’s regulatory landscape (e.g. Ofgem, Whole System Licence).
• A desire to apply innovative thinking to meet the energy system challenges of the future.

What qualifications and experience should you have?

Essential qualifications and experience

• Level 5 or 6 (HND, degree, or equivalent) in STEM subject, or a level 4 qualification (e.g., HNC) with at least three years of relevant experience
• Knowledgeable user of power system analysis software e.g. PowerFactory. Ability to develop scripts for automating analyses would be an advantage
• Energy sector experience and knowledge of the decarbonisation energy transition
• Strong technical and analytical skills to interpret information and apply judgement to decision making

Desirable qualifications and experience

• Experience of working in a regulated or complex organisation
• Experience of cross-functional working in a large organisation
• Highly effective relationship manager – influential with internal and external stakeholders
• Energy sector experience and knowledge of the decarbonisation energy transition

Applicants are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post irrespective of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, race, age or disability, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.