Engineer (Electrical Power System Support

Position: Engineer (Electrical Power System Support)
## Engineer (Electrical Power System Support)
Apply locations:
Wokingham, RG41 5BN
time type:
Full time posted on:
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End Date:
August 14, 2026 (14 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR100642
** About the Role
** National Energy System Operator (NESO) is playing a leading role in building a secure, sustainable energy system for Great Britain. As we work towards the Government’s
** Clean Power 2030
** ambition and the transition to
** net zero**, we’re looking for talented engineers who want to make a real impact on the future of energy.

As an
** Engineer (Electrical Power System Support)
** in the Day Ahead Congestion Forecast) Team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the safe and reliable operation of the UK’s electricity transmission network. Your work will focus on two key responsibilities:
* Creating and releasing UK grid models to
** CORESO (Coordination of Electricity System Operators)
** to support transmission security analysis.
* Producing and preparing power system studies that enable engineers to carry out day-ahead transmission network analysis and make informed operational decisions.

Whether you’re early in your engineering career or looking to develop your expertise in
** power systems**,
** network planning**, or
** electricity transmission**, this is an opportunity to work at the centre of Great Britain’s energy system.

We’re looking for someone with a degree or background in
** Engineering
* * or another
** STEM or numerical discipline**, combined with a genuine curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. If you enjoy solving complex problems, analysing data and working with innovative technologies, you’ll thrive in this role.

This role is based in
** Wokingham
* * and, due to the shift-based nature of the position, requires regular office attendance.

This position operates on a
** 4-week rolling daytime shift pattern**, covering
** 365 days a year**. In addition to your base salary, you’ll receive a
** shift allowance
** for working this rota.
* For internal applicants information this is L6-L7 flow through role.
* If you’re looking for a career where your work directly supports the UK’s transition to a cleaner, greener energy future, we’d love to hear from you.
** What you’ll do
** In this role, you’ll help ensure the safe, secure and efficient operation of Great Britain’s electricity transmission network by:
* Creating and releasing UK individual grid models to
** CORESO
* * for transmission security analysis.
* Preparing study models and supporting Transmission Analysis Engineers within National Control to enable secure and economic operation of the power system in day-ahead control timescales.
* Maintaining and improving power system study models, datasets and supporting tools to ensure high-quality data is available for Network Access Planning.
* Building strong working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the business to support effective operational decision-making.
* Identifying opportunities to improve processes and actively contributing to testing, continuous improvement initiatives and new ways of working  Applicants must have the right to work in the UK by the start of employment. Visa sponsorship may not be available for this role and will be considered in line with business requirements.
** About You
** We’re looking for someone who is motivated, analytical and eager to learn. You’ll enjoy tackling technical challenges, developing new skills and working collaboratively within a specialist engineering team.

You’ll also have:
* A sound understanding of electrical engineering principles and electrical theory.
* A basic understanding of NESO’s role within the electricity industry.
* Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
* The ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.
* Experience presenting technical information clearly for peer review.

It would also be beneficial, although not essential, if you have:
* Experience working within the electricity or wider energy industry.
* Experience with coding or automation, particularly using Python.

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