Job Title: Power System Design Engineer
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Reports to: Lead Electrical Engineer / Engineering Manager
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Power System Design Engineer to join our engineering team, supporting the delivery of high-voltage substation and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across the UK.
In this role, you will develop detailed electrical designs and power system studies that form the foundation of our EPC projects — ensuring safe, reliable, and grid‑compliant operation of complex HV networks and renewable energy systems.
You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including civil, protection, SCADA, construction, and commissioning engineers to deliver technically robust, practical, and cost‑effective design solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and deliver power system design packages for HV substations, grid connections, and BESS projects (typically 11–400 kV).
* Develop single‑line diagrams (SLDs), equipment layouts, cable schedules, interconnection diagrams, and earthing/bonding designs.
* Perform power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, harmonic, and dynamic stability analyses.
* Support grid connection applications, compliance submissions, and modelling for DNOs, TOs, and NGESO.
* Prepare technical specifications for key electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgear, cables, and earthing systems.
* Liaise with DNOs, TOs, and NGESO to ensure compliance with grid codes, G99, ENA, and National Grid standards.
* Provide technical support throughout procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
* Conduct design reviews, ensure compliance with standards and QA processes, and manage deliverables using Procore or similar systems.
* Work collaboratively with Protection, SCADA, Civil, and Construction teams to achieve integrated designs.
* Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of design standards and processes.
Qualifications and Experience
* Degree (BEng/MEng) in Electrical or Power Engineering.
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in power system design for HV substations, grid connections, or BESS projects.
* Strong understanding of HV/LV systems, grid code compliance, and UK DNO/TO standards.
* Proficiency with power system analysis software such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP, PSCAD, or IPSA.
* Familiarity with IEC, ENA, and National Grid specifications.
* Experience working in a multi‑disciplinary EPC environment.
* Knowledge of BESS operation, control philosophy, and grid integration.
* Experience with project management tools such as Procore or BIM 360.
* Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working toward professional registration (IET).
* Understanding of functional safety, interlocking logic, and commissioning procedures.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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