Power Systems Engineer (Restoration) - ESO

at  National Grid

ABOUT US

As Great Britain’s electricity system operator (ESO), we sit at the heart of the electricity system, using our outstanding engineering and commercial expertise to balance electricity supply and demand. Ultimately, we keep the electricity flowing directly to where it’s needed, second by second.

ABOUT YOU

What we do isn’t just important – it’s essential. That’s why we look to recruit experts in their field. In this case, we’re looking for someone who has:

• Thorough understanding of different generation technology types including Thermal, Hydro, Wind, Solar, Storage and Interconnectors.
• Thorough understanding on modelling (steady state, dynamic and EMT analysis).
• Experience of developing, building and maintaining appraisal and mathematical models.
• Experience of data handling and information analysis, in order to model scenarios.
• Prior experience or general understanding of working with probabilistic models.
• Ability to understand and draw out model requirements from industry forums and focus groups.
• Project management experience and stakeholder engagement skills an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – ability to write concise technical reports for a range of internal and external audiences.

A COMPETITIVE SALARY BETWEEN £64000–£84000 P.A. DEPENDENT ON EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on company performance, 26 days annual leave as standard and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and professional success. From a competitive salary to flexible work arrangements, we promote your work-life balance. Enjoy fit for purpose wellbeing and lifestyle offerings, ongoing skill development aligned to our Purpose and Values, and be part of a supportive community that values your individuality and where you can belong.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• To provide input to restoration strategies and report on the impact and benefit of differing strategies.
• To support the liaison with DESNZ and Ofgem and other industry forums on modelling developments and to drive agreement for variables utilised.
• Support the contracting of new providers including providing technical advice on service requirements, the use of variety of generation technologies for restoration and network connection/liaison.
• Lead the development and maintenance of the ESO probabilistic capability for Restoration via @risk software (or equivalent) – including stakeholder engagement.
• To extend the modelling capacity to include horizon scan for potential generation changes, and to advise how these may be handled.
• To provide a technical assessment ability to compliment the commercial assessment of new providers.
• To report on model development, process and results in a clear and methodical fashion.
• To produce technical analysis reports on model outcomes, in line with the project plan deliverables.
• To set standards, policies and procedures around information management and governance for the model – with input from Industry and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Whilst being the Subject Matter Expert on probabilistic modelling, lead and deliver training to other team members so that they can utilise the model autonomously.
• Contribute to the implementation of the Electricity System Restoration Standard.
• Represent the ESO at external groups such as Electricity Task Group and DNO Forums and be an ambassador for the ESO and National Grid.
• Ensure that the GB Transmission System infrastructure and procedures are adequate and sufficiently resilient to support the re-starting of the GB transmission system in the event of a major failure.

Great Britain’s electricity system is undergoing an ambitious, exciting and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, greener system, one that protects the planet and serves generations to come.
As a Restoration Engineer you will be providing assurance of the ESO’s Electricity System Restoration (ESR) capability and creating the strategic direction for system restoration following a partial or total shutdown. You will also be liaising with multiple parties across the industry to develop and validate restoration strategies and plans to be enacted at times of extreme system distress.
If you are excited about change and comfortable with shaping and delivering fast-paced projects, if you care about making our customers and stakeholders’ experience of working with the ESO a great experience, and if you believe that good communication, collaboration and inquisitiveness drive better results, then please reach out! We would love to hear from you.
This role can be based from Wokingham or Warwick and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home. We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements.