Electricity Distribution Engineering Specialist - Projects

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- Stoke

Job Reference ER583/2026

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent
- Full Time

Permanent

Working Hours:

37

Location:

Stoke

Closing Date:

29/09/2026

Role Types:

Region / Division:

Operations

Department:

Major Projects

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.

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 Stoke. 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.
• Mange a range of projects using the APMP model and report on KPIs during their lifecycle.
• Advise own and other team members on innovations in electricity network management and automation.
• Identify training needs of own and other team members and provide training as necessary.
• Liaise with other specialists within the Company.
• Carry out network operations including the issue of all safety documents up to 132kV.
• Issue planned network outages and third‑party shutdown notices, make appointments with customers.
• Exercise leadership. Request assistance when outside capability or authority.
• Alter own short term programme to meet changes in circumstances, within constraints.
• Assisting with the assessment and authorisation of operational staff
• You may be required to undertake Standby duties on a rota as part of this appointment.

• Practical knowledge of protection and control systems, including the commissioning of such equipment and familiarity with specifications for plant.
• A level 3 City & Guilds 2339 qualification; candidates not already qualified will be required to undertake HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
• Ideally be a Senior Authorised Person on 132kV electricity network with experience working for a Distribution Network Operator (DNO), Independent DNO (IDNO) or Independent Connection Provider (ICP).
• Proven experience in working in a high hazard industry, with strong commitment to health and…