JOB TITLE: Power Systems Engineer
Location: Solihull
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Sector: Power & Energy - Electrical Engineering
About the Company
Our client is a privately-owned multidisciplinary consultancy delivering mechanical, electrical and low-carbon engineering services across the UK and internationally.
With over 300 staff across 13 offices, they work on projects in healthcare, education, residential, commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical and zero-carbon sectors. Their focus is on innovation, sustainability and creating tailored solutions that meet client needs while driving progress towards net-zero.
Out client puts a huge emphasis on employee welfare and ensuring their teams are well looked after and enjoy time outside of work as much as in. With further investment in their electrical teams this is a stand out time to join and grow with the business.
About the Role
As a Power Systems Engineer you'll join a dedicated power systems team, working on diverse projects from LV networks through to 132kV distribution. You'll carry out modelling and analysis, liaise with DNOs, develop technical specifications and reports, and provide specialist advice across a wide range of energy projects, including renewables and embedded generation schemes.
The key requirements for this Power Systems Engineer role are:
- Network design and modelling from LV up to 132kV
- Load flow, fault level and protection studies
- Harmonic analysis and compliance studies (ENA ER G5/4)
- Arc flash assessments, voltage stability and insulation coordination studies
- Substation and cable network design, including earthing systems
- Generation scheme design, including standby power, wind and solar PV integration
- Site surveys, inspections and contractor liaison during project execution and commissioning
- Preparation of specifications, drawings and technical reports
Experience required for this Power Systems Engineer role are:
- Degree in Power Systems Engineering or related discipline
- Experience in an electrical engineering consultancy or power systems environment
- Proficiency with ETAP (or similar software such as IPSA+, ERACS, PowerFactory, Amtech HV)
- Strong report writing and technical communication skills
- Willingness to attend site and client meetings
- Desire to continue developing new and existing skills
Desirable knowledge, skills and experience for this Power Systems Engineer role are:
- Familiarity with Revit software
- Knowledge of DNO compliance processes for embedded generation schemes
Package and Benefits of the Power Systems Engineer role:
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Excellent career growth and training opportunities
- Agile and flexible working arrangements
- Enhanced sickness, maternity and paternity pay
- Generous annual leave with buy/sell scheme
- Cycle-to-work and electric vehicle schemes
- Eye care vouchers
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Regular team-building activities and charitable initiatives
How to apply for this Power Systems Engineer role:
- Apply via this job board for immediate consideration
- Confidential conversations welcomed for more information
If you are interested in this Power Systems Engineer position, then please apply via this job board.
Apply now for further details and immediate consideration for this Power Systems Engineer role.