High Voltage Control Engineer

UK Power Networks

Manage a section of the high voltage distribution network operations for UK Power Networks. Ensure compliance with safety standards, provide technical advice and operate systems remotely.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeIpswich • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £68,144 - £84,160 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible to the Network Manager the Control Engineer will manage a section of the distribution network.
You will maintain an overview of network security and availability.
You ensure the Distribution Safety Rules are complied with alongside other procedures that are important for the safe operation of a high voltage system.
Giving both advice and instruction and operating the system remotely they are important to making sure that UK Power Networks provides a safe and rapid response to faults and other unplanned situations.
They also check and authorise planned operations on the network.
They provide important data to the business to ensure compliance with licence conditions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of an ONC or an equivalent is required for this role.
An HNC is desirable
Experience working on and around the high voltage system as an Authorised Person or Senior Authorised Person is desirable, or alternatively experience as working as a Control Engineer on electricity distribution systems.
An understanding of the Distribution Safety Rules
Familiarity with other procedures relevant to operating high voltage networks
Experience of managing safe working practices and working to electrical safety procedures
Knowledge the regulatory environment in which UK Power Networks operates
Knowledge of the Safety Documents used within the industry and their significance and requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days annual Leave
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

high voltage systemscontrol engineeringnetwork securitysafety procedureselectrical safety proceduresdata analysisfault response managementplanned operations authorisationcompliance monitoring

Soft Skills

advice givinginstruction providingcommunicationproblem solvingteam collaboration

Certifications

ONCHNC