Senior Compliance Engineer Power Systems Compliance Engineer NESO

About the role

National Energy System Operators (NESO) strength lies in our people. Together were shaping the future where clean affordable energy is accessible for all. Every day is an opportunity to make a real difference accelerating the progress of sustainable GB energy keeping people connected and society thriving as we create a brighter tomorrow.

The Engineering Compliance Team plays a key role in the ESOs Network Operability department responsible for ensuring that new and existing generators wishing to connect to the Electricity Transmission system meet the requirements of the grid code and associated connection agreements.

As a Power Systems Compliance Engineer you will provide expert guidance to power generating companies in all areas of Power Systems Engineering Compliance and will review and assess performance and test data submissions throughout all phases of new infrastructure projects to ensure that grid code compliance requirements are met.

This role is based in Warwick or Wokingham and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home. We are open to full time and part time applicants as well as flexible working arrangements.

National Energy System Operators (NESO) mission is to facilitate the decarbonisation of Great Britains energy network and ensure the delivery of reliable affordable and clean electricity for consumers. We work with stakeholders across the whole energy industry to plan for future network needs using a wider adoption of technology and changes in consumer behaviour as well as ensuring we have the right markets networks and frameworks in place to transform the way we operate tomorrow.

Join us and lets energise progress.

energy our future together.

About the National Energy System Operator (NESO)

In Autumn of 2024 the ESO transitioned to National Energy System Operator or NESO for short. Previously denoted as the Future System Operator (or FSO) the new National Energy System Operator is the independent body responsible for planning Great Britains electricity and gas networks and operating the electricity system.

The ESO including all of its existing roles are now at the heart of the new National Energy System Operator. As NESO we will build on our existing roles capabilities and ways of working significantly to create an organisation the energy system and its users need. Our new capabilities will enable us to look across vectors including electricity natural gas and hydrogen and crucially consider the trade-offs between them.

The organisation is set up as a public corporation with its own Board of independent directors with complete operational independence from government the regulator and any and all commercial interest. As was the ESO NESO will be licenced and regulated by Ofgem through price control agreements and obligated to identify optimal solutions to system operations and planning in the most sustainable affordable and secure way for all.

• Liaison with our key customers power generator owners and manufacturers throughout the compliance process providing expert guidance on all aspects of grid code compliance.
• Assess technical data submissions plant simulation studies and the results from plant commissioning activities to ensure they are compliant.
• Investigate significant faults and events leading to loss of supply.
• Develop and validate network models comparing the results of commissioning tests with the associated control system models.
• Occasional site visits to witness compliance testing activities.
• Support the ongoing development and maintenance of compliance guidance documents and internal procedures.

Were forging the path and we know we cant do it alone. Thats why we need visionary minds like yours to join us on this transformative this case were looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience in a similar role.
• Has a degree in a Power Systems Electrical Engineering Science or Technology.
• Is a team player flexible and willing to go the extra mile.
• Is well organised / has knowledge of basic project management tools and techniques.
• Has good stakeholder management skills.

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