Electricity Distribution Engineering Specialist
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Occupation Type
Electrical engineers
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
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£58,700
(£30.10 per hour)
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Description
Job Introduction
Looking to take your engineering career to the next level? We’re offering an exciting opportunity to join our Maintenance and Faults Projects team as an Engineering Specialist, based in Derby. In this pivotal role, you’ll play a key part in installing, commissioning and delivering critical infrastructure across our distribution network—working on Underground, Overhead, Plant and Protection systems up to 132kV.
You’ll be at the heart of keeping our network safe, reliable and future‑ready. Reporting to an Operations/Team Manager, you’ll lead on technically challenging projects, solve complex problems on the ground, and help shape the way we design and manage our assets. If you’re motivated by hands‑on engineering, meaningful impact, and work that’s never the same two days in a row, this could be the perfect next step.
Looking to take your engineering career to the next level? We’re offering an exciting opportunity to join our Maintenance and Faults Projects team as an Engineering Specialist, based in Derby. In this pivotal role, you’ll play a key part in installing, commissioning and delivering critical infrastructure across our distribution network—working on Underground, Overhead, Plant and Protection systems up to 132kV.
You’ll be at the heart of keeping our network safe, reliable and future‑ready. Reporting to an Operations/Team Manager, you’ll lead on technically challenging projects, solve complex problems on the ground, and help shape the way we design and manage our assets. If you’re motivated by hands‑on engineering, meaningful impact, and work that’s never the same two days in a row, this could be the perfect next step.
- Depending on experience, you may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.
- Installation and commissioning of Underground, Overhead, Plant and Protection systems on the 132kV and 33kV network.
- The management and control of project work involving plant, overhead and underground systems, including: -
- Project Safety (inc. CDM)
- Project Finances
- Project Related Network Risk
- Procurement and Contractor Management
- Undertake operational duties on the distribution network, including the issuing of safety documentation up to 132kV.
- Issue planned shutdown notices, make appointments with customers.
- Exercise leadership. Request assistance when outside capability or authority.
- Manage own short-term work programme to meet changes in circumstances, within constraints.
- Assist with the assessment and authorisation of operational staff.
- Advise other team members on innovations in electricity network management and automation systems.
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a practical knowledge of protection and control systems, including the commissioning of such equipment and should also be familiar with specifications for plant. This role will involve significant technical challenges.
You will have a Level 3 City & Guilds 2339 and if not already attained will be required to undertake HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
You’ll ideally be a Senior Authorised Person on 132KV with experience working in a Distribution Network Operator (DNO), Independent DNO (IDNO) or Independent Connection Provider (ICP).
You’ll also have demonstrable experience in working in a high hazard industry where health and safety is paramount and conversant with construction management regulations (CDM 2015). Also essential is experience of formally managing and reporting on projects and project related finances.
Candidates must be self-motivated, adaptable, demonstrate a high level of autonomy and work effectively under pressure. The role demands the highest standards of quality whilst maintaining a safe and disciplined working environment. The successful candidate must be mobile throughout the network services area and will be required to undertake standby duties in accordance with a pre-determined rota.
Appropriate training and support will be given in order for the successful candidate to realise their full potential within the role. This may mean appointment on a designate basis while practical training is undertaken associated with Operational and Technical skills.
Evidence of your qualifications will be required prior to appointment.
National Grid Electricity Distribution is committed to safeguarding the interests of the Company, colleagues and customers. This role is subject to a satisfactory Barring Service, (DBS) check, depending on the role different levels of screening and vetting are required. Some roles require a triannual check.
About Us
We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.
National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.
National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.