Grid Connections Engineer

We are the UK's leading independent grid experts - we connect our customers to the grid and manufacture grid control systems. UK Networks Services is expanding rapidly. As we support more and more UK businesses in their Net Zero pledges, our team of technical, engineering, and commercial specialists is growing all the time. As part of this team, you can look forward to incredible opportunities to learn new things and make real impacts on our energy future.

Please note that we are looking for a mix of locations for our grid connection engineer roles. UKNS is hiring 2 roles; one is remote, and the other is based in the Bishops Stortford offices. We are flexible on working patterns and locations, so we can offer our people family-friendly working patterns and locations.

Requirements

We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Grid Connections Engineer to join our industry-leading team of grid experts. The core of this exciting role is to support our customers in getting connected to the grid from EV charging hubs at Low Voltage right up to the largest UK data centres who measure their connections in Gigawatts. This is a role that combines technical detailed power systems engineering with a customer-focused drive to deliver outstanding and innovative solutions.

On the technical side, you will be using cutting-edge power systems modelling software (ETAP, SINCAL and IPSA) to model high voltage and extra high voltage networks to identify points of connections, as well as any required reinforcements. You will combine this expert network knowledge with our in-house designed and manufactured control systems to offer solutions that are not available anywhere else.

What you'll be doing

• Using power systems modelling software to identify electrical capacity (thermal, voltage and fault level) on distribution and transmission networks
• Create and maintain strong relationships internally and with customers, DNOs, IDNOs and ICPs
• Using our in-house design and manufactured grid control systems, design innovative grid connection solutions for our customers
• Manage the end-to-end grid connections process and provide expert support for our customers
• Prepare engineering drawings and technical reports (grid compliance, single line diagrams)
• Attend industry events to represent UK Networks Services
• Assessing connections offers for technical, regulatory and commercial compliance and risk

What we're looking for

• Significant experience in LV & HV electrical distribution network design
• Strong background in the technical DNO connection offer process (using power systems software or other tools to identify and assess points of connection)
• Experience of both demand and generation connections, HV and EHV
• Detailed knowledge of the connections processes and associated standards (CCCMS, ECCR)
• Experience of NERS design approval process with DNO/IDNO/ICP an advantage
• Experience using power systems tools (WinDebut, IPSA, ETAP, SINCAL, ELEK Cable HV, ELEK Safe Grid, AutoCAD or their equivalents)
• Ability to communicate well with senior management and customers alike
• Strong technical and mathematical skills
• Ability to self-start and work without direct supervision
• Ability to structure work, record keep and support company certification by working with good governance.
• Right to work in the UK - We are unable to sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
• Ability to travel: Full, clean driving licence

Key Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (HNC/HND considered)
• Professional Registration an advantage (IEng/CEng)
• IOSH Working safety or managing safely an advantage
• Formal training in power systems modelling an advantage

Please note this role will require some business travel within the UK for client and site meetings, where of course all costs (travel, accommodation subsistence) are paid.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of approx. £75k - £90k depending on experience and skills
• Company bonus scheme
• Enhanced employers contribution pension scheme
• Death in Service benefit policy
• Cash health care plan
• Salary sacrifice schemes (bike to work, childcare, Electric Vehicles)
• 25 Days of annual leave plus local bank holidays
• Days available to volunteer for local clubs/charities
• Professional registration fees paid annually
• Employee discount portal
• Employee Assistance Programme (GP, counselling, financial & legal advice)
• On-site parking
• Training & Development
• Support towards IEng/CEng

Note: To be eligible for this job you must have the right to work in the UK, we currently do not sponsor applications for employment visa status. UKNS values diversity in the workplace and is a fair and equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an equal and inclusive working environment, with the aim that our employees will be truly representative of all sections of society and each person feels respected and able to give their best.