Smart Grid Development Engineer
Location: Northeast & Yorkshire
The Smart Grid Development Team’s vision is to develop and implement new solutions and power system policy enhancements to create a smarter, more flexible network that is central to the region’s journey to net zero.
This is an exciting opportunity at a time of significant and fascinating change within the energy sector. As a Smart Grid Development Engineer, you will play an integral role.
What will you do?
•Develop and deliver technical innovation projects
•Implement innovation project outputs from our own projects and those from across the industry
•Produce engineering policy and supporting guidance in line with our obligations and commitments
•Disseminate policy in an effective way to allow users to implement network solutions
•Identify opportunities for Northern Powergrid to more efficiently deliver our outputs for customers
•Represent Northern Powergrid’s interests at national forums for development of policy & guidance on network design
Does this sound like you?
•Team working is essential in this role to develop and implement new solutions and power system policy. You will be part of a high-performing team, leading change
•Confident decision-making skills
•Excellent technical knowledge, which combined with your broader knowledge of the wider industry will ensure our network develops and supports decarbonisation in a smarter, more flexible way
•Problem solving is a must when faced with the scale and pace of change facing us, not to mention the number of exciting challenges and level of innovation required
•Deliver quality outputs to required deadlines
•Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders from across the business and wider industry
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If we identify that your skills and experience could be suitable for any other roles that we are currently recruiting for, we will put you forward for these opportunities too.
Applicants are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post irrespective of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, race, age or disability, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.