Power System & Product Development Engineer

UK Power Networks

London

81357 - Power System & Product Development Engineer
This Power System & Product Development Engineer will report to the Network Access Manager and will work within DSO directorate based in our London office. You will be a permanent employee.
You will attract a salary of £80,574.00 and a bonus of 3%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote
Close Date: 14/09/2025
We also provide the following additional benefits
25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays.
Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid
Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan
Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes
Occupational Health support
Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products
Discounted gym membership
Employee Assistance Programme
Job Purpose
At UK Power Networks, we're building a smarter, more flexible grid that enables customers to connect faster and more affordably, supports decarbonisation, and unlocks the full potential of distributed energy. As a Power Systems & Product Development Engineer you'll be at the heart of this transformation, combining engineering excellence, data-driven innovation, and real-world delivery to create tools that make our network smarter every day. This is a rare opportunity to build, code, and lead at the cutting edge of the energy transition. You'll deliver digital products that solve complex power system challenges, using your Python and product development skills to directly influence how flexible connections and DERMS operate across our networks.
Principal Accountabilities
1. Product and Project Ownership
Lead the delivery of smart grid digital tools and technical products supporting flexible connections and DERMS integration.
Provide training & produce processes to ensure the business integration and deployment of new solutions.
2. Technical Analysis and Power Systems Expertise
Perform power system studies (thermal, voltage, fault level) to identify network constraints and inform technical decisions for DERMS, flexibility procurement and network investments.
Produce the engineering and data analysis, policies and design standards required to operate and improve active distribution networks and allow the continued deployment of Distributed Energy Resources.
3. Programming and Data Science
Develop Python-based tools and data pipelines for evolving needs.
Use GitHub for version control, collaboration, and documentation of all codebases.
Build dashboards and APIs to support evolving business needs
4. Stakeholder Collaboration
Be the interface between the DSO , other teams, Connections, Planning, Operations and IS.
Engage with customers, IDNOs, vendors, and consultants to co-design and deliver solutions.
Represent UK Power Networks in external working groups
5. Mentoring and Capability Building
Support junior engineers and analysts with training, reviews, and technical guidance.
Promote best practices in product and software development.
Nature and Scope
The electricity system is undergoing its most significant transformation since its creation, and the DSO team at UK Power Networks is leading that change. With over 65 and growing, our team brings together a powerful blend of expertise in power systems, customer engagement, energy markets, data science, forecasting, ICT, and programme delivery. We sit at the centre of the transition to a smarter, more flexible, and decarbonised network, turning strategy into real-world impact every day. You will be a critical part of that mission. You'll need to be a comfortable engaging with engineers, analysts, product teams, and senior partners, both inside and outside the business. You'll work with diverse teams, bridging the gap between deep technical insight and actionable delivery, helping UK Power Networks remain at the forefront of the energy transition.
Qualifications
Essential qualifications
Degree in power system engineering or similar
7+ years of work experience within the energy sector
Technical background in power system analysis and operation
Experience with DER integration, flexible connection design and DERMS operation
Experience leading digital product development and agile technical projects
Experience in data analytics, with data and statistical analysis skills
Build, test, and deploy code based tools
Practical experience of power system modelling packages, including Power Factory;
Excellent project and product management skills;
Excellent partner management skills
Beneficial qualifications and experience
Postgraduate degree (MSc, MPhil, PhD) in power systems engineering or other quantitative discipline,
Chartered Engineer or working towards professional status
Awareness of the Distribution/Grid Code and National Grid Connection and Use of System Code (CUSC).
Knowledge of electricity network investment and operational planning processes (including technical & commercial options analysis);
Knowledge of Energy Markets, including pricing and regulatory frameworks;
A project management qualification such as APMP or Prince2;
What we're looking for:
We're after someone who
Is always looking for ways to innovate and improve how we work.
Is eager to learn
Is comfortable collaborating across teams or presenting technical and commercial insights to multiple stakeholders.
Prioritises safety and environmental responsibility in everything they do.
Health & Safety Responsibilities
Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment.
Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied.
If in doubt ask!
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.

Posted 2025-09-12

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