Associate Engineer - OHL Specialist Techniques & Technology

natgridProd

11d • £47,442 - £51,664 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join us at the forefront of Overhead Lines (OHL) innovation, where new technologies, specialist techniques, and engineering excellence come together to transform the way we work. As a Associate OHL Specialist Techniques & Technology Engineer, you'll support the development, testing, and deployment of new tools, practices, and solutions that improve operational performance and safety across the business. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with engineering experts, contribute to pioneering projects, and gain hands-on experience in specialist OHL interventions, including Live Working. If you're eager to learn, innovate, and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. This role is peripatetic, and we encourage a hybrid working approach, although we’re happy to discuss any additional flexibility in working patterns or requirements that you feel could help to make this job work for you!

Requirements

• Knowledge of Overhead Line (OHL) engineering, including exposure to specialist techniques, inspection methods, and technology-enabled condition assessment activities.
• Basic understanding of OHL standards, safety rules, engineering procedures, and asset management principles, with a willingness to develop deeper technical expertise.
• Experience supporting technical activities within a team environment, working alongside engineers, technicians, or operational colleagues.
• Exposure to specialist OHL tools, inspection equipment, diagnostic technologies, or emerging engineering solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret technical information and contribute to effective engineering decisions.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to support the development, review, and maintenance of engineering guidance, procedures, and technical documentation.

Nice To Haves

• 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’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t 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.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to technical input relating to OHL specialist techniques, including the development of procedures and equipment, inspection methods, diagnostic tools, Live Working fundamentals, and condition assessment technologies
• Support the maintenance and improvement of OHL procedures, guidance notes, and documentation by drafting, reviewing, or updating materials under supervision
• Assist with assessments or trials of emerging OHL tools, techniques, and technologies that may enhance safety, digital capability, or asset insight.
• Provide first-line technical support to field teams and internal stakeholders regarding specialist techniques and technologies, escalating more complex issues to senior engineers.
• Contribute to the preparation of training materials, visual aids, and technical guides relating to specialist OHL techniques and technology use.
• Participate in structured compliance checks, audits, and assurance activities to support alignment with safety rules, standards, and risk mitigation practices.

Benefits

• bonus based on personal and company performance
• Job Requirement Car
• competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%
• share incentive plan
• technology schemes
• support via employee assistance lines
• matched charity giving

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed