RICA Development Engineer

About the role

National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is at the heart of energy in the UK. The electricity we provide gets the nation to work, powers schools and brings energy to life. Our energy network connects the nation, so it’s essential that it’s continually evolving, advancing, and improving.

As Development Engineer, you’ll work on the implementation of our high value, network innovation project RICA (Retro-fitted Insulated Cross Arm).  Focused on developing technology for our overhead line transmission, you’ll manage stakeholders and working groups, to conduct research, and deliver design and testing of the insulated cross arm prototypes.  You’ll also support the development of installation and maintenance when it’s taken into business as usual.

You’ll work closely with the RICA Development Lead, to ensure the project is delivered optimally and incorporates all key elements required, ensuring all decisions within the project progress are documented in the relevant systems and are communicated with reasoning to all relevant stakeholders.

This role can be based out of our Deeside Innovation Centre, Warwick or Eakring sites and can be combined with hybrid working from home.

What you'll need

We’re looking for someone from an engineering background, with extensive knowledge of a high voltage overhead line environment, as well as innovation.

You’ll have experience in the design or construction of overhead lines and be able to demonstrate the ability to deliver complex projects with multiple cross area stakeholders.  Project management, planning, risk management, budget control and reporting are all key skills.

With a track record of developing new technology-based products and services and successfully implementing them back into the business, you’ll also possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience giving technical presentations to large audiences.

What's in it for you?

A competitive salary of £50,000 – £62,000 per annum

• Annual Performance Based Bonus
• 26 days annual leave, plus eight 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%
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave – so long as it is relevant to your role
• Access to several 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 a numerous apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing.

More Information

This role closes at midnight on 23rd May 2024, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.  

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. So if you are excited about this role but your experience or qualifications do not match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.  
 

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