We are seeking to recruit a Substation Design Engineer based at our office in Castle Donington The Engineering Design Team prepare electrical, protection/control, mechanical and civil designs for schemes to construct, extend or modify electricity substations energised at up to 132,000 volts. The team assists network design colleagues with the assessment of substation options and develops selected schemes, from a broad engineering brief into a fully specified build package for delivery via internal and external construction teams. The team comprises 80 design staff, primarily based at offices in Tipton, Castle Donington, Bristol and Cardiff. It handles in excess of 500 active design commissions at any time ranging in capital value from £50k to £10m. As part of our hybrid working approach and in line with our policy, this role allows you to apply for a mix of office and home working. Hybrid working can only be considered once your initial training is complete and subject to business need. Please note the successful candidate may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete. About Us 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. Main Responsibilities We are seeking to recruit a Design Engineer to provide design output in the following areas:- Physical design of indoor and open-terminal substations (preparation of substation layouts and associated detailed mechanical drawings/ schedules) Formulation of control/ protection and SCADA schemes for substation projects (preparation of schematics, cable schedules, wiring diagrams and the like, primarily for interfacing items of electrical plant, protection and telecontrol). Preparation of detailed engineering drawings/ diagrams in an AutoCAD environment The Ideal Candidate Where candidates do not have familiarity with all of the above areas, they would be expected to demonstrate certain core skills in an engineering design environment. Where candidates initially lack particular skills, appointment on a designate basis may be considered. Training and support will be given to assist the appointee to develop into the role where necessary. Candidates will further be expected to demonstrate customer focus, flexibility, good communication skills and an ability to manage a number of design commissions. You should ideally be qualified to a national certificate level or equivalent in an electrical engineering discipline. Ideally you will have experience in preparing and manipulating engineering drawings using computer-aided design tools (e.g. AutoCAD). Evidence of your qualifications will be required prior to appointment. The successful candidate will need a full UK driving licence. National Grid Electricity Distribution is committed to safeguarding the interests of the Company, colleagues and customers. This role is subject to a satisfactory Barring Service, (DBS) check, depending on the role different levels of screening and vetting are required. Some roles require a triannual check. About The Company Joining the UK’s leading electricity distribution business means plenty of career opportunities and well-deserved recognition. We reward hard work and encourage ambition. So, as well as a competitive salary, you will also benefit from: 26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays, up to 28 days with continuous service Competitive contributory pension scheme (we double match your contributions up to a maximum of 12%) Annual Share Save plan Contributory private healthcare scheme for you and your family Support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services Free on-site parking at all our main sites Things you need to know As an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we celebrate individual difference and are actively bringing in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture. We anonymise all applications in our recruitment system so we can eliminate unconscious bias and be a workplace that reflects the community we serve. Hiring managers only have access to necessary information at interview stage. If you require additional support to complete your online application, please email nged.recruitmentnationalgrid.co.uk Recruitment correspondence is usually sent by email, please check your email account including spam/junk folders regularly after the closing date. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received, so it would be best to apply as soon as you can.