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Smart Technology Engineer
Electricity North West
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Overview
We’re champions of the North West and we’re proud that it’s our electricity network that connects communities and helps keep the electricity flowing every minute of every day, from when you wake up to when you fall asleep and all the hours in between.
Around £55,000
depending on experience, per year
Full time, Permanent
(37 hours per week)
Preston or Manchester
Key information
As part of our transition to a smarter, more dynamic energy grid, we are seeking a motivated and technically skilled individual to join our team as a Smart Technology Engineer. This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals with a background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Industrial Control Systems, who are eager to develop into a Smart Technology Engineer and specialise in Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) and Operational Technology (OT).
About the role
As a Smart Technology Engineer, you will leverage your knowledge of power applications to contribute to the development, configuration, and support of our Schneider Electric 3.10 Network Management System (NMS), including key functionalities such as customer load active system services (CLASS) and Active Network Management (ANM). Your work will play a crucial role in shaping grid management efficiency and supporting the growth of electrification, aligning with our company's roadmap and goals for a sustainable future.
Our people are important to us and we’re passionate about creating a great place to work where we can all be ourselves, reach our full potential and build long lasting careers. We’re striving to increase diversity of thought and talent in our people and to recruit highly skilled workforce that’s representative of the communities we serve. For us, embracing our differences is what makes us stronger.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Control, or a related field;
- A strong interest in power systems, smart grids, and operational technologies;
- The ability to code and script in languages such as Python, C#, or similar—especially for automation, data analysis, or system integration tasks;
- Familiarity with SCADA systems, RTUs, and network modelling tools;
- Experience with various software testing methods, including unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and acceptance testing.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.