Network Engineer – System Architect (Power Systems)

• Are you passionate about the future growth and shape of electricity networks?
• Grow and thrive with us as we shift the goalposts!
• WEL has a great range of flexible working options and benefits.

About WEL Networks

With over 300 employees, we’re proudly based in Hamilton and are owned by the community we work for. We play an important role in the region's economic and social development by identifying and investing in new technologies to future-proof our region – and keep our communities flourishing.

About the role

As a Network Engineer – Systems Architect, reporting to our Network Planning Team Leader, you will undertake exciting initiatives that optimise our network planning and its future growth.

This could be a fantastic development role for someone and will include:

• Generating and prioritising initiatives for network planning to meet performance requirements
• Undertaking analysis to develop innovative project solutions and monitoring processes
• Assessing the impact of proposed connections of load or generation on network security, quality and reliability
• Ensuring the healthy operation of network assets through data analysis
• Analysing network to identify power quality issues, monitor activity and loss optimisation and to produce system security reports

About you

We are looking for someone who has:

• A recognised BE Electrical or equivalent degree
• A minimum of 2 years+ relevant industry experience
• Experience with network modelling software (we use DlgSILENT)

If you have experience in Electricity Distribution Networks and / or are working towards your CPEng, then all the better!

Staff Benefits

You will benefit from a powerful package of benefits if you join us at WEL – from medical, life, and income protection insurance, to relocation costs, flexible working options, ongoing career development and more – and most important of all, an excellent salary package.

Safety

Working within a safety critical industry, we are committed to making sure that both our people and our business are kept safe and secure. You will need to undertake a D & A test and complete a police check before starting work at WEL.

Ready to learn more? Start here.

We actively value diversity and inclusion, so to start, tell us a little bit about the 'real you' in your application. Check out the position description and apply online with your cover letter and CV, showing us what sets you apart. Demonstrate your track record and share some of your proudest achievements. We can't wait to hear from you.