Grid Connections Engineer

UK Networks Services (UKNS) is expanding rapidly and is looking for experienced Grid Connections Engineers to support our customers’ connection to the UK’s electricity network. Two roles are available – one remote, one in the Bishops Stortford office – with flexible working patterns.

Responsibilities

• Use power‑systems modelling software (ETAP, SINCAL, IPSA) to identify electrical capacity (thermal, voltage and fault level) on distribution and transmission networks.
• Create and maintain strong relationships with customers, DNOs, IDNOs and ICPs.
• Design innovative grid‑connection solutions using our in‑house control systems.
• Manage the end‑to‑end grid‑connection process and provide expert support.
• Prepare engineering drawings and technical reports (grid compliance, single‑line diagrams).
• Represent UKNS at industry events.
• Assess connection offers for technical, regulatory and commercial compliance and risk.

Requirements

• Significant experience in LV & HV electrical distribution network design.
• Strong background in the technical DNO connection offer process using power‑systems software.
• Experience with demand and generation connections, HV and EHV.
• Detailed knowledge of connection processes and associated standards (CCCMS, ECCR).
• Experience with the NERS design approval process with DNO/IDNO/ICP is an advantage.
• Proficiency with power‑systems tools such as WinDebut, IPSA, ETAP, SINCAL, ELEK Cable HV, ELEK Safe Grid, AutoCAD or equivalents.
• Clear communication with senior management and customers.
• Strong technical and mathematical skills.
• Ability to self‑start, work without direct supervision, and support company certification through good governance.
• Right to work in the UK – the role is not sponsored.
• Full, clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK for client and site meetings.

Key Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (HNC/HND considered).
• Professional registration an advantage (IEng/CEng).
• IOSH working safety or managing safely qualification.
• Formal training in power‑systems modelling an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of approximately £75k – £90k depending on experience.
• Company bonus scheme.
• Enhanced employer contribution pension scheme.
• Death in Service benefit policy.
• Cash health‑care plan.
• Salary‑sacrifice schemes (bike to work, childcare, electric vehicles).
• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays.
• Days available to volunteer for local clubs/charities.
• Professional registration fees paid annually.
• Employee discount portal.
• Employee Assistance Programme (GP, counselling, financial & legal advice).
• On‑site parking.
• Training & development and support towards IEng/CEng.

UKNS values diversity in the workplace and is a fair and equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an equal and inclusive working environment, and we consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or any other protected characteristic.

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