Power Systems Engineer (Restoration) - ESO
National Grid
About the role
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.
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.
Becoming the National Energy System Operator
In 2024, the ESO will transition to becoming the National Energy System Operator, or NESO for short. Previously denoted as the Future System Operator (or FSO), the new National Energy System Operator will be the independent body responsible for planning Great Britain's electricity and gas networks and operating the electricity system.
The ESO, including all of its existing roles, will be at the heart of the new National Energy System Operator. As NESO, we will build on our existing roles, capabilities, and ways of working significantly to create an organisation the energy system and its users' need. Our new capabilities will enable us to look across vectors, including electricity, natural gas and hydrogen, and crucially consider the trade-offs between them.
The organisation will be set up as a public corporation with its own Board of independent directors, with complete operational independence from government, the regulator and any and all commercial interest. As the ESO are today, NESO will be licenced and regulated by Ofgem through price control agreements and obligated to identify optimal solutions to system operations and planning in the most sustainable, affordable and secure way for all.
The time to deliver is now. As part of our team, you won't just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain - you'll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.
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.
What you'll get
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.
What you'll need
• Electrical Engineer or a degree in a STEM subject or relevant experience.
• Power Systems and Restoration Knowledge.
• Experience of data handling, IT skills, modelling.
• Simulation experience.
More information
This role closes on 22nd Sept 2024 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. Interviews will be held in the w.c. 30th Sept 2024.
We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.
We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.
#LI-MM1
#Hybrid
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.
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.
Becoming the National Energy System Operator
In 2024, the ESO will transition to becoming the National Energy System Operator, or NESO for short. Previously denoted as the Future System Operator (or FSO), the new National Energy System Operator will be the independent body responsible for planning Great Britain's electricity and gas networks and operating the electricity system.
The ESO, including all of its existing roles, will be at the heart of the new National Energy System Operator. As NESO, we will build on our existing roles, capabilities, and ways of working significantly to create an organisation the energy system and its users' need. Our new capabilities will enable us to look across vectors, including electricity, natural gas and hydrogen, and crucially consider the trade-offs between them.
The organisation will be set up as a public corporation with its own Board of independent directors, with complete operational independence from government, the regulator and any and all commercial interest. As the ESO are today, NESO will be licenced and regulated by Ofgem through price control agreements and obligated to identify optimal solutions to system operations and planning in the most sustainable, affordable and secure way for all.
The time to deliver is now. As part of our team, you won't just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain - you'll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.
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.
What you'll get
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.
What you'll need
• Electrical Engineer or a degree in a STEM subject or relevant experience.
• Power Systems and Restoration Knowledge.
• Experience of data handling, IT skills, modelling.
• Simulation experience.
More information
This role closes on 22nd Sept 2024 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. Interviews will be held in the w.c. 30th Sept 2024.
We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.
We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.
#LI-MM1
#Hybrid
JOB SUMMARY
Power Systems Engineer (Restoration) - ESONational Grid
Wokingham
16 days ago
N/A
Full-time