Senior Engineer - Power Systems

Energy Advisory

Consulting

• Steady studies such as load flow, fault level and reactive compensation
• Dynamic studies such as frequency and voltage stability;
• Harmonic analysis/ power quality/ filter design;
• Transient overvoltage and insultation coordination simulation studies (switching/lightning);
• Control interaction studies ;
• Earthing studies;
• Protection coordination and Arc Flash studies; and
• Grid connection support to onshore and offshore developers.

We have a wide range of clients including onshore developers, offshore wind developers, Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), Transmission Owners (TOs), Electricity System Operator (ESO) and industrial clients. As well as standard power systems studies, our power systems analysis work often informs innovation and other leading-edge projects.

Responsibilities

To contribute to the technical development and delivery of studies and analysis within the power systems team:

• To deliver consulting work related to the various types of power systems studies and analysis;
• To provide technical and project management leadership to support the project team in the successful delivery of consulting work;
• Management and resourcing of the power systems team; and
• Ensuring technical quality of delivery of power systems projects, reports and proposals.

To contribute to the commercial development of studies and analysis within the power systems team:

• To build and maintain key client relationships to effectively position power systems services and secure future business;
• To identify areas where services/skill sets can be integrated through multi-disciplinary working, thereby developing and growing new services;
• To lead the development and delivery of project proposals;
• Lead on efficiency improvements in delivery, for example driving the development of new scripts on power systems software packages; and
• Lead on excellence in power systems software packages (e.g. DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSS/E, ETAP, PSCAD, IPSA, CDEGs, etc.)

Requirements/qualifications

• Educated to degree level in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems specialization;
• 8 plus years of experience in power systems consulting;
• A network of industry contacts and clients;
• Proactive and highly motivated to meet customer requirements;
• Proven track record in project delivery;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, often working on multiple projects/ proposals at any one time;
• Ability to deliver client work efficiently to externally driven deadlines;
• Focus on quality, ensuring excellence of deliverables for both project reports and proposals; and
• Excellent interpersonal and organization skills.