Senior/Principal Consultant - HV Substation / Grid Connection Design
The energy transition is vital to our future and here at PSC, we are compelled to make a difference. We are specialist consultants to the energy industry, an independent firm with global operations. Our teams have been tackling the thorniest problems for some of the most prominent industry players for over 25 years. We provide critical project consulting support for large energy clients, renewable developers, sustainable energy initiatives, and everything in between. Our vision is to empower people to transform the energy industry so that, together we will power a more sustainable world. We do the right thing, we foster bright ideas, we invest in the future and we celebrate success.
PSC is one of the key advisors on grid connections for renewable energy & BESS developers, and power utility companies. We support clients through all technical and regulatory challenges to connect onshore and offshore generation to the grid.
At PSC we want work to enhance your life, not dominate it.
We
* Thrive in a culture where people are our greatest asset and we truly celebrate and value the individual.
* Have an entrepreneurial spirit, love new ideas and are always looking to improve.
* Understand that everyone has a personal life and provide a flexible work environment - you are an adult and we trust you to get the job done.
* Provide amazing growth and leadership opportunities in an autonomous role.
* Are a highly collaborative worldwide team of professionals defining the future of this industry.
* Offer competitive compensation & benefits including BUPA private medical insurance, life insurance and annual income protection.
We encourage our people to continually learn, grow and expand their skills and knowledge. Perhaps you would like to complete a master’s or a PhD but haven’t done so yet. We will reimburse 50% of your course fees, up to a maximum of £5,000.00 a year. We have offices in Newcastle and Stafford and we have been working in a distributed fashion for years.
We are open to hybrid and fully remote work (from the UK) or we can offer you a place in one of our offices if you prefer.
What You’ll Do
This team includes Project Engineering Consultants, Project Managers, Project Directors, and also draws on specialists and experts from within other specialist teams at PSC. The role is broad and challenging, with huge opportunities to grow. You will be working on transmission and distribution projects ranging from feasibility studies, concept design, grid connecting substation technical support to Owners Engineering (OE) services across all the technologies we support – Solar, Wind, BESS, Substations, HVDC, and Cables in various locations – UK, Ireland, Onshore and Offshore.
Your deep technical knowledge in Substation Design & construction, from concept to O&Mmeans you can manage all project phases, including developing specifications, documentation, review designs, and reporting. You will haveautonomy and accountabilityas well as guiding and mentoring other team members. You will take fullresponsibility for final work outcomes and deliverables.You will present results to clients, articulate complex material easily, and defend results with confidence. PSC and our clients will be relying on your extensive latitude for independent judgment and decision-making.
You’ll be a key part of our growth journey, leading and negotiating proposal activities for clients (commercial and functional). You will develop global technical solutions & IP, and you’ll be someone who enjoys industry networking and thought leadership. We fully support and encourage you to contribute to publications, white papers and to participate in task forces and working committees (e.g., IEEE, CIGRE). In doing this, you will also drive business development activities by engaging with existing and potential clients and promoting PSC.
By joining us as a Senior/Principal, you will further deepen your technical leadership skills, acting as an ambassador for PSC in your respective area.
We’d love you to have
* An undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
* 10+ years industry experience for a Senior role(15+ for a Principal, including 5 years management experience)
* Excellent knowledge in grid connections, renewable generation, transmission and/or distribution systems, including grid code compliance and TO, DNO requirements.
* Experience with Concept, FEED and Owner’s Engineering services, operation in substation environment, including construction and O&M, negotiation with partners and sub-contractors
* Project management experience including responsibility for managing significant projects in the transmission or distribution industry.
* Commercially driven mindset able to independently engage with new clients and manage relationship with existing clients.
* Experience defending scope and costs to senior stakeholders
* Independent decision making able to develop creative solutions to meet client needs.
* An appetite for mentoring and coaching – an interest in helping others to succeed.
* Strong emotional intelligence, the capacity to take risks, and the courage to lead.
* Chartered Engineer or developing towards chartered status.
We wouldn’t be where we are today without our amazing people. We are passionate about contributing to a meaningful mission and are proud of our people. If you’ve been searching for a human-centric culture, then perhaps you’ve finally found your match with PSC. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of then we would love to tell you more.
PSC is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PSC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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