Network Energisation Engineer
Department
Operations team
Job type
Full-time
Location
Home based with travel to sites nationwide
Reports to
Network Operations Manager
Job purpose
At mua Group, we’re both an independent distribution network operator (IDNO) for electricity and an independent gas transporter (IGT) for gas. We don’t own the gas or electricity, but we collect a fee from the energy supplier for safely and reliably delivering their gas and electricity to homes and businesses through our pipes and cables.
We’re also a regulated water and wastewater company, adopting water and wastewater networks across Britain.
We’re looking for two Network Energisation Engineers to join our Operations team. You’ll manage the energisation and commissioning of our new electricity distribution networks.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's fastest-growing utility infrastructure businesses.
About mua
We’re an independent electricity and gas distribution network operator, connecting homes and businesses to essential energy infrastructure. We’re also a regulated water and wastewater company, adopting water and wastewater networks across Britain.
Our mission at mua is to help build better and more sustainable places to live and work, by adopting and operating multi-utility networks nationwide. We’re supporting the UK’s transition to net zero by delivering energy through our networks in the simplest, smartest and greenest way possible.
What we require
Role responsibilities
As a Network Energisation Engineer, your key responsibilities will be:
- Managing the energisation and commissioning of our electricity distribution networks
- Auditing and inspecting our sites before and after energisation
- Approving high voltage switching schedules
You’ll also become part of our out-of-hours standby team, dispatching emergency response teams to resolve network faults.
Knowledge, skills & experience
For this role, you’ll need:
- Experience in a project management or similar engineering role
- Knowledge of the electricity industry from working in at a DNO, IDNO or ICP
- High voltage commissioning experience
- A valid UK driving licence as you’ll be visiting and inspecting sites nationwide
- A degree in electrical engineering would be advantageous
- Experience in the gas and water sectors would also be beneficial
Benefits and perks
What we'll offer you
How to apply
All you need to do to apply is upload your CV with a message about why you’re interested in the role. We want to speak with you as soon as possible, so there’s no closing date for applications.
Good luck!
FAQs
I’ve applied for a job at mua. What happens next?
Thanks for applying! Your application will be initially processed by our shareholder Murphy, who supports us with recruitment. The Recruitment team will be in touch with you shortly to let you know if you’ve been successful in reaching the interview stage.
What if I don’t meet all the criteria on the job description?
We’re looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve our vision of becoming the UK’s first-choice multi-utility network operator. If that’s you, don’t worry if you don’t meet every requirement for the role – we still want to hear from you.