Senior Power Systems Engineer

We are currently looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Power Systems Engineer to join our Grid Services team in Statkraft UK. The Grid Services team develops Greener Grid Parks providing stability services to the National Energy System Operator (NESO) and energy in the electricity market.

Our aim is to provide the services to NESO to enable the grid to run with 100% renewable energy.

We are looking for a Senior Power Systems Engineer to:

• Directly support our new site design development and prospecting for BESS Stability and Hybrid projects utilising your existing knowledge of GB transmission network HV and MV infrastructure.
• Innovate in responding to NESO tenders to maximise our competitive position analysing relevant data and scenarios. Manage the technical aspects of NESO tenders to commission and review relevant power systems analysis and modelling check SLDs and physical infrastructure designs.
• Learn from experience of our operational assets.
• Learn from our construction projects through supporting their delivery to improve designs and specifications for future projects.
• Provide scrutiny of thirdparty engineering outputs.
• Along with the team contributing to and assessing strategic and business development opportunities

A mix of the following experience is desirable:

• Experience of delivering multiple high voltage transmission connected power plants from early development through to investment decision in important project roles. Prior commissioning and operational experience would be an additional benefit but is not essential.
• Has established working relationships with NESO Transmission Operators industry bodies and other developers.
• Ability to integrate detailed technical requirements in NESO tenders with real assets and projects and optimise designs to maximise commercial benefit.
• Good knowledge of relevant Grid Codes such as experience of the  Grid Code Compliance Process achieving EON ION FON.
• Prior power systems analysis in RMS e.g. DIgSILENT Power Factory or EMT e.g. PSCAD would be beneficial but not essential.

Qualifications :

• MSc or MEng in Electrical or Power Systems Engineering from a highly-regarded University or equivalent study and experience level
• The ideal candidate will also have a relevant Post-Graduate Qualification(s) in this field such as Chartered Engineer and/or PhD
• A detail-orientated self-starter and critical thinker and the ability to manage a variable workload and tight deadlines often providing support to processes managed by colleagues
• Excellent written fluent English Language with good presentation and communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office tools: Word Excel PowerPoint and other MS applications
• Prepared to undertake occasional travel to sites and offices UK wide
• Right to work in the UK

Additional Information :

A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose meaning that every employee is not just making a living they are making a real difference to the planet our communities and the future. With us youll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes:

• An opportunity to work with renewable energy and contribute to a low emission society
• Professional and personal development in an exciting global company
• A working environment characterized by competence responsibility innovation and a strong commercial culture
• A diverse workplace with regards to gender age and cultural background
• Competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes
• Career and learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts leaders specialists and graduates from different countries and background
• Hybrid working

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation.

Statkrafts vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background gender age sexual orientation religious belief ethnicity nationality or disability.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time