11kV Network Planner in Crewkerne

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.

An opportunity is available for an 11kV Planner within Network Services based in our Somerset Planning Team at Taunton/Crewkerne. You will be required to hold a Level 3 City & Guilds 2339 (or equivalent qualification deemed to be at the same level) and A*-C/4-9 GCSE in English and Maths or Functional Skills Level 2 qualification in both subjects in order to apply. Evidence of your qualification certificates will be required prior to appointment. If not already attained the successful candidate will be required to undertake HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Please note the successful candidate may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete. As part of our hybrid working approach this role offers a mix of office and home working. Hybrid working can only be considered once your initial training is complete and subject to business need.

Main responsibilities include:

• Hands-on project design, costing and quoting for 11kV network reinforcement/replacement and automation schemes including load flow and fault level analysis.
• Connection design to include feasibility studies, budget quotes or firm quotations for new loads including embedded generation and for new connections with significant disturbing loads or non-linear characteristics.
• Progressing of necessary consents for accepted quotations, preparation of technical reports, capital sanctions, connection offers, plant & meter orders and connection & responsibility agreements and the updating of CROWN routing and tracking.
• Technical support and coordination with Network Services planners in the area.
• Co-ordination with Primary Design on 33kV schemes.
• Annual collation of anticipated future load connection data to support preparation of Long Term Development Statements & Load Forecasts by Primary System Design.
• On-site Power Quality measurements to establish background harmonic or flicker values.

The ideal candidate should have an analytical mind, with a methodical approach to problem solving, the ability to present information in a clear and reasoned way and be able to confidently deal with customers including Architects, Developers and Businesses. Experience of network modelling and analysis and the use of Crown, Des/Emu, Windebut, HV Genie and other design tools as required would be an advantage. You will need to be mobile throughout the area and a flexible attitude is essential as you may be asked to undertake other duties to assist the team in meeting its objectives. The opportunity may arise to undertake standby duties and operational authorisations and experience would be of benefit. Applicants may not currently possess the full range of skills required to carry out the role but should have the confidence and ability to reach the necessary standards with training. National Grid Electricity Distribution is committed to safeguarding the interests of the Company, colleagues and customers. This role is subject to a satisfactory Barring Service (DBS) check, depending on the role different levels of screening and vetting are required. Some roles require a triannual check.