Senior HVDC Development Engineer

• Develop detailed specifications which capture the technical converter station requirements for new interconnectors.
• Develop end-to-end cable routes including onshore/offshore, landfalls and converter site locations.
• Work with European project partners to develop integrated interconnector designs including for Multi-purpose Interconnectors.
• Manage subcontractors as required to deliver elements of the work.
• Support the planning and consenting process for new interconnectors and liaison with external bodies.
• Support the delivery of the Grid Code Compliance process with NGESO for projects in delivery.
• Produce reports, presentations as required to support key decision points and capture analysis, designs and lessons learned.

• Degree or equivalent in electrical engineering discipline, or relevant experience.
• Knowledge of HVDC systems.
• Knowledge of UK transmission system engineering.
• Proficient project management skills including management of time, cost, safety and risk.
• A detailed understanding of large-scale infrastructure project development, business readiness activities and/or operation.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the UK and EU energy landscape.
• A stakeholder-centric approach to delivering a high-quality output.
• CDM, Health & Safety and Environmental legislation proficiency.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid Interconnectors, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

• A competitive salary of £49,000 to £65,000 - dependent on capability.
• An annual performance bonus.
• 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days.
• Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave - so long as it's 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 apps that support health, fitness and wellbeing.

National Grid Ventures is home to a diverse portfolio of energy businesses that deliver competitive products and services for a broad range of customers. Separate from National Grid’s core regulated businesses we’re active in competitive markets across the UK and US. Whether it’s long-distance transport of renewable energy, electricity interconnectors between neighbouring markets or the storage of liquified natural gas, we’re working hard to make energy reliable, clean and affordable for consumers.

We’re also building the energy systems of tomorrow – from bringing innovative technology to market that changes the way homes and businesses use energy, to competing for new, large-scale, climate-friendly energy projects.

This role closes on 6th December 2023 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 to be held w/c 18 December 2023.