Power System Engineer

Power Systems Engineer – Warwick office (flexible hybrid work options) Job Purpose You’ll lead the design of the England and Wales electricity transmission system, ensuring optimum system design on NGET’s network. Your role involves supporting compliance assessments to ensure customers can connect to the transmission network and maintaining integrity and safety for all infrastructure and connection developments. Responsibilities Lead power system modelling and system studies including load flow, fault level, harmonic analysis and EMT analysis or control interaction studies. Ensure compliance with relevant standards and industry codes such as SQSS, CUSC and the Grid Code. Apply power system fundamentals and studies to guide network design and optimisation. Prepare technical reports and present findings to stakeholders. Qualifications Strong understanding of power systems, analysis and modelling. Experience in Power Factor/OLTA study analysis to identify network compliance issues. Critical thinking and complex problem solving in power system analysis and design. Knowledge of industry codes and standards (SQSS, CUSC, Grid Code). Solid foundation in power system theory and its application to electricity networks. Ability to produce clear technical scopes that lead to defined strategic outcomes. Experience Skilled in using RMS or EMT simulation tools (e.g., DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD). Experience in the application of power electronics‑based devices (HVDC, FACTS, wind farm). Ability to deliver technical presentations and written reports. Experience in the power industry, consultancy or manufacturing is advantageous. Familiarity with model technical support, scripting (Python or DPL), and data assurance. Benefits Competitive salary £47,000 – £75,000, depending on capability and level. 26 days holiday plus eight statutory days; option to purchase additional holiday days and swap up to three bank holiday days. Annual performance incentive. Generous pension scheme with employer contribution up to 18% of salary. Life insurance at 10× basic salary. Employer funding for part of Private Medical Insurance. Flexible benefits including share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, employee assistance lines, and charity matching. Closing Date The closing date for this vacancy is 3rd July. Applications are accepted before this date but are reviewed on a rolling basis. Equal Opportunity All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, irrespective of race, nationality or ethnic origin. National Grid may consider sponsorship in exceptional circumstances when specialist skills are needed. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability or other protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr