project engineer United Kingdom
Job description
Reference Number 77281
This Network Planning Engineer will report to the Lead Planning Engineer and will work within the Asset Management directorate based in our Bury St Edmunds or Stevenage office. You will be a permanent employee..
You will attract a salary of £58,229.00 and a bonus of 3%
Close Date: 31/07/2023.
All applications will be reviewed after the close date.
We also provide the following additional benefits
Annual Leave
Personal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme
Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Occupational Health support
Switched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products.
Supplier discounts, such as O2, EE, Vauxhall cars, Universal tyres
Discounted access to sports and social clubs
Employee Assistance Programme.
We are looking for a Network Planning Engineer to join the Network Planning team with the vision and motivation to allow the East of England's transition to a low-carbon future, and to achieve UK Power Networks missions, values and goals.
Job Purpose
UK Power Networks is proud to be the most reliable, innovative, and lowest-priced electricity distribution group. We manage and maintain electricity cables and lines across London, the Southeast and East of England and make sure power flows reliably, safely, and securely.
Network Planning Engineers are important to this success, with the core aim of developing an efficient, coordinated, and smart system for distributing electricity at EHV and 132kV in the East of England. You will be part of the Network Planning team who are at the forefront of exciting challenges, tackling the climate crisis by connecting renewable energy, electric car chargers and low-carbon heating to the electricity distribution network, meeting customers evolving needs by improving our services, supporting our customers in vulnerable circumstances and go above and beyond for the communities we serve.
The post holder represents UK Power Networks in discussions with partners and customers regarding several technical matters related to the distribution network including connection of low carbon generation, technical compliance, and transmission network interface. It is an ideal opportunity to develop Engineering competencies leading to Chartered Engineer Status by joining a dynamic team that influences all parts of the business. Working with Distribution Planning also allows pathways to develop Engineering competencies in the LH and HV network.
Principal Accountabilities
You will help develop the EHV and 132kV electricity network in the EPN electricity network region, assessing the needs of the network, identifying interventions, developing project mandates, and achieving technical and financial authority in the team.
The work content is varied and dynamic to meet the needs of both external and internal customers and your role involves cooperative working in a multi-discipline team environment, with a focus on the following areas:
Identify where network reinforcement is required to help UK Power Networks to satisfy the Distribution and Grid Code obligations and requirements to facilitate the UK's transition to a net zero economy, including the electrification of transport and heat.
Identify network requirements and opportunities to accommodate electricity generation (DG), Energy Storage (DER) and demand customers. Provide quality responses to connections business and maximise network development synergies to guarantee an efficient service to all customers.
Provide a professional service to all customers by performing network analysis and load flow studies for
generation and large demand referrals, determining appropriate points of connections and associated reinforcement requirements to maximise network development synergies.
Undertake site visits and customer appointments.
You will perform high-level network design including equipment rating specification, protection design philosophy and network modelling as part of project approval.
Contribute to Active Network Management implementations, from initial assessment, modelling and network studies to deployment and post-go-live support as per the Distribution System Operator's ambition.
Work together with the network modelling team to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the model in the respective network area.
Work with the Operational Property & Consents to resolve legal issues affecting our plant including non-rechargeable diversions of assets.
Produce concise business cases in the correct format and present them for authorisation promptly. Contribute
to the development of the APP (Asset Portfolio Plan). Approve capital projects up to the financial limit of £100k. Promote data exchange, network modelling and coordinated network development with National Grid Electricity System Operator (NGESO) and National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET).
Due to the wide remit of the work, effective relationships with company partners are important, including Network Operations, Capital Programme and Procurement, and Major Connections Directorates.
The same applies to external partners, including Local Authorities and Development Agencies, National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) and System Operator (NGESO), Network Rail, Distribution Network Operators and other utilities operating in the region.
A successful Network Planning Engineer works constructively as part of a larger team to support the development and optimisation of network plans.
Qualifications
The varied nature of activities benefits from drawing skills from different backgrounds, in addition to: Academic degree in Engineering, relevant professional
electrical qualification or equivalent professional experience in an Engineering environment.
An understanding of the principles of Distribution Network Operation and Power Systems Engineering.
Safety and environmental awareness. Understanding of Construction, Design and Maintenance (CDM) Regulations.
You should have knowledge of the following topics:
Knowledge of the design and operation of UK distribution systems at multiple voltage levels, including generation and energy storage.
Understand the principles of electricity network assets such as transformers, switchgear, cables, overhead lines, protection, substation design and others.
Knowledge of electricity network modelling techniques including the importance of power flow, fault level and voltage profile management.
Awareness of the requirements of Engineering Recommendations, in particular P2, G98, G99, G74, G5, P28, and P29.
Awareness of Electricity Act 1989, Distribution Code, Grid Code and National Grid Connection and Use of
System Code (CUSC);
Awareness of connections activities and understanding of the connection charge policy and how it impacts costs charged.
The successful candidate should have some of the following qualities:
An enthusiastic and customer-centric approach without losing sight of safety, environmental and security of supply goals.
Demonstrate a practical approach by actions undertaken, by organising and controlling tasks and deliverables.
Think and act ahead of time to take advantage of opportunities for innovation and improvement and to address problems.
Development
We appreciate that development is important, this is why we put extra focus on team members by providing a supportive environment, comprehensive training and development plan and access to experienced and knowledgeable Engineers.
Should you not have the required knowledge and skills for the role, we'll consider appointing you at a lower grade for the duration of the development plan.
Health & Safety Responsibilities
Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment.
Employees will ensure they fully understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and particularly where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied.
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