Substation Engineer

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We’re driving the move to Net Zero. One of the key milestones on our journey is the delivery of 50GW of offshore wind by 2030.

Our engineers are at the heart of what we do, at National Grid we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. We aim to empower everyone to take control and influence their career and will provide the right support along the way so you can succeed.

Once you have the necessary safety authorisations in place you’ll progress to becoming a Substation Engineer in our Solent team. You’ll lead on various projects within high voltage electricity substations, supervising team members, sharing your knowledge and expertise to ensure completion of maintenance, refurbishment or replacement works on a variety of plant and equipment including circuit breakers, transformers and protection systems.
Your development and training will continue, you will be surrounded by a fantastic team of experienced and professional Engineers that will support your development and progression every step of the way, with the aim of becoming a Commissioning Engineer, and eventually an Advanced Commissioning Engineer.

What are the requirements?
Your minimum qualification is a Level 3 in Electrical Engineering. You are experienced with HV plant and equipment and technically proficient in power systems theory; our tailored training programmes will be adapted to suit your level of experience. Substation experience would be desirable but not essential. You have a driving licence that permits you to drive in the UK and be available for standby rota providing reactive call outs. You will be within 45 minutes travel from our Lovedean site as you’ll be based here and cover the Portsmouth, Southampton and New Forest area.

• 37 Hours per week Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm.
• Enhanced 25 days annual leave (increasing to 26 after two years’ service) plus 8 statutory days.
• 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%. Overall 18%.
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave – 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 which support health, fitness and wellbeing.

Apply now for immediate consideration.

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