Overview
Jacobs is recruiting a Senior/Principal Power System Engineer for our Future Energy & Power Systems team. The engineer will support the growth of power sector activities across generation (thermal, renewables and storage), transmission, distribution and industrial systems. The role is part of our energy transition strategy and will be based in the UK, with offices in London, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Reading, Cardiff and Bristol. Travel between offices and client locations is desirable.
Responsibilities
* Power system modelling and model verification
* Feasibility studies, including load flow and fault level assessments
* Determining equipment performance specifications
* Grid Code compliance studies
* Interconnection/impact studies
* Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) studies including insulation coordination, transient recovery voltage, transient overvoltage and lightning studies
* Producing coherent and concise technical reports
* Contributing technical material and level of effort estimates to proposals
* Leading and delivering study activities, including modelling, simulation, results analysis and reporting
* Leading and contributing to client meetings and presentations, technical discussions, etc.
* Working closely with UK and global team members on transmission, distribution, renewables and industrial system studies
* Integrating low carbon technologies into the network
* Developing innovation projects and securing funding through mechanisms such as the Network Innovation Allowance and Strategic Innovation Fund
Requirements
* Degree or equivalent in electrical engineering, or Masters or PhD in a relevant field
* Membership of a recognised professional institution or organisation, preferably at a Chartered level
* Proficiency in power system modelling and analysis using DIgSILENT, PSS/E, ETAP and PSCAD software
* Previous work experience in power systems, utility and renewable projects
Benefits
Competitive package with free single medical cover, digital GP service and family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay. UK employees also receive reimbursement for professional development and memberships, and have access to employee assistance programmes and charitable donations.
EEO Statement
As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all listed requirements for the role.
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