Electrical power networks engineer - Planning Engineer

understand and interpret Regulatory requirements and business plans and contribute to the production of Regulatory technical returns

Electrical power principles: alternating current/direct current theories; dynamic/static engineering systems; application of electrical and electronic circuit theory; the use of complex wave forms

Three-phase systems with consideration being given to harmonics and their effects and the methods of power distribution

Electricity network design, capabilities, complexities, operations and topologies; operation and limitations of plant and equipment

The operation of the electricity network in normal and fault conditions

Safe systems of work and risk management; the application of Electricity Supply Standards, Regulations including environmental requirements. These are Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 2003, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002, The Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002, The Environmental Protection Act 1990

Company requirements with regard to project management tools, techniques and processes

Company engineering policies appropriate to their role

Engineering problems including how to identify the problem, gather and analyse all relevant information, provide and implement a workable solution and monitoring its effectiveness

Company business planning and resource control measures

The key interfaces of the electricity network and the impact of those interfaces

understand and work to project designs and interpret requirements to fit the specific environment the project is being constructed in

understand and take control of reactive activities including testing, inspection and maintenance of appropriate plant and equipment to meet operational requirements

support the development of innovative policy solutions to best serve the needs of customers and stakeholders

plan, develop and produce long term network reinforcement plans taking into account emerging technologies and projected future load requirements

assimilate complex external information to inform company decisions

evaluate plant and equipment proposals and recommend company approaches

instigate, as appropriate, investigations into asset, systems or process failures as well as undertaking network performance analysis

support the identification of new and existing innovation projects

identify the implications of the next generation of low carbon energy and how it influences the way the network is operated

remotely control the electrical network, in accordance with operating procedures and safety rules to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the power system.

control all outages and network access requests ensuring risks to the network and system security are minimised

manage planned and fault operations and activities on the network to provide a safe and secure electricity supply

undertake work in complex, dynamic and reactive environments and provide technical and operational guidance to the rest of the business.

agree and co-ordinate the work of others to maximise network availability and minimise network risks

escalate significant network incidents throughout the business as appropriate and monitoring of real time impacts on the system

ensure interface arrangements and impact of embedded generation are considered where appropriate

gain appropriate Control Engineer Authorisation in-line with company requirements

Comply with company and Industry health, safety and environmental standards, regulations, company operating procedures and working practices

Ensure that all safety considerations are incorporated and evident in all working practices

Apply asset management, design, planning, control, electrical project or operational engineering principles, as appropriate to their role, to maintain and improve the integrity, safety and longevity of the transmission/distribution electrical network

Produce timely communications providing information to stakeholders both in writing and verbally in relation to their role activities

Read, understand and interpret technical information relative to their role, identified in company strategies and policies and work in compliance with technical specifications

Produce clear and precise reports in relation to their activities to line management, other business departments and to external stakeholders

Develop and agree project plans to undertake their activities. These plans will contain clear objectives, budgets, desired outcomes and timescales. Also included will be implementation criteria, monitoring process controls and evaluation records

Use company IT systems to provide accurate and reliable data to support business decisions

Demonstrate that their work activities supports the business to achieve its regulatory incentive mechanisms

Provide information to support business planning processes in relation to their role activities

Uses company risk tools and techniques to evaluate and predict the reliability of engineering systems and equipment

taking the long term network plan into consideration, translate company strategies into specific designs

make proposals regarding appropriate plant & equipment to be used and the benefits of the proposals

undertake all aspects of design from outlines to detailed plans. This involves approvals, wayleaves, consents, appropriate regulations and costing information

take into account the implications of safety and environmental requirements, statutory and industry standards, technical system requirements and commercial constraints on design plans

demonstrate the application of appropriate methods to identify correct load calculations and produce network diagrams

ensure that proposed designs meet commercial, investment requirements and take into account innovation developments

project manage activities to ensure projects are delivered on time, meet stakeholder and budget requirements

manage stakeholder relations and produce final construction plans.

undertake contractor management of external parties, agreeing work specifications, variations and acceptance of work completion in-line with company processes and procedures

ensure the completion of final hand back documentation to the agreed specifications and timescales.

be authorised to work on the electricity network in-line with company/asset owner requirements

issue, review and communicate to all site personnel the agreed safe systems of works associated with the activities being carried out.

plan, manage and undertake a range of engineering activities and operations to the electricity network, to meet design, safety, time and commercial requirements

be Authorised to work on the electricity network in-line with company/asset owner requirements

take responsibility for and control others who may be working on the network

issue, review and communicate to all site personnel the agreed safe systems of works associated with the activities being carried out

ensure the completion of final hand back documentation to the agreed specifications and timescales

build and be accountable for a rolling and dynamic plan, including managing conflicts and changes, for all operational and capital works

prioritise all works to be delivered taking into account capital delivery and contractor resources ensuring that all outcome targets are considered

ensure area plans are built optimally, utilising resource skill sets and plan the appropriate outages, negotiating and confirming these by utilising the switching matrix

ensure all risk assessments are initiated in a timely manner, that any constraints are assessed and managed and any mitigating actions are determined

ensure all planning decisions are documented in the relevant systems and are communicated with reasoning to all relevant stakeholders

ensure assets are compliant with statutory requirements, company policy obligations and optimal/limit dates and assess asset condition data against maintenance policy risk & criticality criteria

be accountable for both resource and outage planning ownership and authority of work to be included or removed from the plan

Health, Safety & Environment – follows health, safety and environmental policies and procedures and is prepared to challenge unsafe behaviour using appropriate techniques to ensure the protection of people and property when working alone and/or with teams. Demonstrates high concentration and the desire to reduce risks through regular monitoring and checking information

Stakeholder management – is proactive in identifying their stakeholders and managing their expectations, presenting appropriate information to them clearly and concisely.

Interpersonal skills - works well with people from different disciplines, backgrounds and expertise. Takes others’ needs and concerns into account and supports them to accomplish an activity safely and on time.

Analysing and solving problems – takes responsibility for solving problems by identifying and analysing the issues and drawing logical, sound solutions that benefit customers and the business.

Risk awareness – has the embedded desire to reduce risks through systematic monitoring and checking of information identifying mitigation actions on an on- going basis to achieve safe systems of work

Planning & organising – takes a forward looking perspective when considering the delivery of decisions, activities and projects and ensure plans are in place to manage anticipated issues, considers contingency planning