Overview
Joining Arup. Around the globe, Arup’s electrical engineers bring specialist expertise to solutions for buildings, transport infrastructure and energy, water and waste utilities. Our comprehensive services include energy audits, demand assessment, supply and system resilience, utilities consultancy and sustainable electrical engineering design. Whether in commercial property, retail, sport, mission-critical facilities, the arts or any market, we meet the creative and commercial demands of designers and developers.
The Opportunity: We deliver power system studies for renewable generation developers, datacentres, private wire networks and transmission and distribution utilities in the UK and globally. These are often part of a larger multi-disciplinary design commissions. Our highly skilled team carries out grid connection studies for offshore wind (HVAC and HVDC), solar PV, BESS, hydro, green hydrogen, data centres and decarbonised industrial demand. This includes complex dynamic and electromagnetic transient studies in industry standard software. We also develop and deliver cutting-edge innovation to our clients based on our specialist skillset and Arup’s wider multi-disciplinary engineering and digital expertise, to help drive the energy transition through advanced, resilient and sustainable infrastructure.
Due to growth, we’re looking for Engineers and Senior Engineers experienced in power system studies to join our High Voltage team in Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Bristol or Cardiff.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Responsibilities
* Carry out power system studies including steady state, dynamic and transient analyses at transmission and distribution voltage levels, evaluating system performance and recommending technical solutions.
* Demonstrate detailed understanding of GB grid code requirements for new connections and apply them where appropriate.
* Use industry-standard software packages (e.g., PowerFactory, PSCAD, PSS/E, IPSA, ETAP, EMTP-ATP) to build, analyse and verify power system models.
* Perform power quality assessment studies in line with Engineering Recommendations G5/5, P28 and P29.
* Engage with a range of stakeholders including transmission operators, distribution network operators, clients and other engineering packages; travel within the UK and occasionally overseas to industrial sites as required.
* For Senior Engineers: lead technical project teams to deliver power system study packages, provide technical assurance, and mentor early-career engineers.
Qualifications
* MSc, MEng or BEng in Electrical Engineering / Electrical Power Systems or similar; Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership with the IET preferred.
* Essential skills include delivering power system studies (steady state, dynamic and transient), and knowledge of GB and international grid connection processes.
* Experience with grid codes in the EU and other countries; capability in PowerFactory and other power-system software; power system protection settings and coordination knowledge.
We Offer You
* Competitive pay and a comprehensive reward package, with benefits supporting health, wellbeing and professional development.
* Career growth opportunities, a diverse and inclusive environment, and a range of learning opportunities.
* Profit Share and other flexible benefits to support personal and family needs.
* Private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance and Income protection.
Diversity and Inclusion
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We are committed to accessibility and reasonable adjustments throughout the application and interview process. For assistance, contact maria.mindrut@arup.com.
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