Control Engineer

Company: Orsted Germany
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Location: Barrow in Furness
Job Description:

Welcome to UK Generation

You’ll be part of the Power Control team where you, together with your colleagues, will manage the day-to-day operation of transmission and generation assets, liaise with key stakeholders, and support the delivery of safe, compliant, and efficient power generation.

As a team, we collaborate closely, shareexpertise, and foster a supportive and solution-focused environment.

You’llplayan important rolein:

  • managing Transmission Network Control for maintenance and ancillary services.
  • liaising with critical stakeholders, including TSO, DNO, OFTO, and O&M providers.
  • preparing and implementing switching programmes for maintenance works across Offshore Generations and Transmission assets.
  • executing safe operation and escalation of alarms (SCS, protection, SCADA, LV, utility) and initial incident handling.
  • gaining andmaintainingspecialist technical knowledge to support teams across regions and platforms.

To succeed in the role, you:

  • have solid understanding of Electrical Safety Rules and providing Safety from the System.
  • have heldpreviousElectrical Safety Rules Authorisations as a 400kV SAP or Control Engineer.
  • have experience operating SCADA applications or equivalent experience.
  • demonstrate a proactive approach to self-directed learning and continuous improvement.
  • are comfortable working collaboratively and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including NESO/DNO’s.
  • possess excellent communication skills and fluency in English.
  • are committed to safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

This role is site based at our Hub in Barrow-in-Furness and follows a shift pattern that will include nights as well as days.

As an applicant or employee, you may request reasonable work and position accommodation or adjustments via accommodation@orsted.com.

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Posted: July 13th, 2026