Grid Connections Engineer

We’re the UK’s leading independent grid experts -  we connect our customer 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 X2 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)

Attended 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 asses points of connection)

Experience of both demand and 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 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 aprox. £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 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