Asset Data 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.

The Electricity Transmission Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system is critical to the safe, secure, and economic operation of the England and Wales electricity transmission system.

As Asset Data Engineer you’ll have a responsibility for maintaining the NGET SCADA system, which will involve analysis of data and interfaces to other systems. Your primary duties will include database management, network modelling, display build and implementation of system changes. 

You’ll support the delivery of both major and minor projects, assisting in the specification, development and testing of new and changing customer requirements.

Summary of Key Accountabilities

• SCADA Database management to ensure site based Remote Terminal Units and SCADA system are aligned.
• Create, update, and commit database, network model, display and scripting changes in conjunction with key stakeholders.
• Support the resolution of real time database, network model and display issues, to ensure that the SCADA system is operational, with state estimation and analysis tools producing reliable results.
• Maintain the real-time Calculations.
• Facilitate and manage Emulation of telemetry for system testing in conjunction with NGET Operations and 3rd parties.
• Process data validity checks and co-ordination of change activity with external parties.
   

What you'll need

Experience of:

• Database management and maintenance
• Data validation and reconciliation
• SQL (Ideally MS SQL)
• API manipulation using Python
• XML and JSON data structure handling and manipulation

With a STEM Qualification at A level, BTEC or a recognised Level 2 equivalent, you’ll ideally have an understanding of electrical power systems and SCADA, however full training will be given.
 

What's in it for you?

A competitive salary of £34,940 – £41,105 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 29th February 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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