Transmission Engineer - Protection & Control

You will be involved in the delivery of a wide range of Protection and Control projects, from single asset replacements to new build substations. This role will challenge you with a variety of existing and new technologies as you participate in the upgrade of our electricity transmission system to meet our Net Zero commitments. What you'll do

• Specify, assess, and assure equipment for use on the electricity transmission system.
• Confirm designs from suppliers and contractors stage by stage, ensuring compliance with National Grid standards to maintain a secure and reliable electricity supply.
• Join a technical team that supports the Protection and Control of the electricity transmission system across England and Wales throughout its entire lifecycle, including development, tendering, delivery, and operation.
• Support both delivery and operational teams with the design, development, and commissioning of Protection and Control systems.
• Visit suppliers for Factory Acceptance Testing, assure designs, and review and calculate relay settings.
• Share your knowledge and expertise by delivering training to junior team members, mentoring, and supporting the wider team.
  
  HND or degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge and experience in:
+ Protection and Control system design activities. + Protection relay settings. + Commissioning new equipment onto a transmission system. + Writing technical documentation.
• Ability to share knowledge and expertise for coaching and mentoring.
• Willingness to learn and apply new processes and procedures.
• Valid driving licence that permits you to drive in the UK.
  
  At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it's so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don't plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark.
National Grid is hiring for 2 positions currently - x2 Transmission Engineers for Protection & Control These position can be based from our Warwick, Bristol, London or Leeds offices (however we can be open to other locations accross the country.) Hybrid Working model., At National Grid, 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, offering flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.


• Salary £55,000 - £68,000 pa + £3,000 pa Market Supplement + Benefits package (depending on experience)
• Job requirement company car.
• Training and Development.
• 37 hours Mon - Fri (Location - Variable/Flexible (Permanent/Full time with hybrid working)
• 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory days.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum. company contribution of 12%. Totalling 18%.
• Statutory Bank Holiday swapping - if you wish to change them for another day
• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days.
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave - relevant to your role.
• Access to flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).
• Access to numerous apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing.