Lead PSCAD Power Systems Engineer (EMT)

Mott MacDonald; Comunidad de Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual leave

Hybrid working policy

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Employee ownership

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Power System Engineer specializing in PSCAD to lead advanced EMT studies for renewable generation, HVDC, and grid integration. The role involves developing PSCAD models, providing technical assurance, and mentoring junior engineers across global projects.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, deliver high-quality reports, and support business development while advancing energy transition initiatives within a hybrid working setup.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (BEng/BSc minimum).
• Extensive experience in PSCAD modelling and electromagnetic transient studies.
• Strong understanding of power electronic converter technologies, renewable energy integration, HVDC and FACTS systems, and grid code compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and undertake advanced PSCAD-based EMT studies for transmission and distribution networks.
• Develop, validate and maintain PSCAD models for renewable plants, BESS, HVDC and FACTS, and grid-connected converters.
• Analyze simulation results and provide engineering recommendations and client-facing reports.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within the power system team.
• Support business development and contribute to proposals for specialist studies.

Skills

PSCAD modelling

EMT studies

Power electronics

Renewable integration

Grid code compliance

Leadership

Education

BEng/BSc in Electrical Engineering

MSc/MEng/PhD in Power Systems desirable

Tools

PSCAD

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

PSS/E

ETAP

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Power System Engineer specializing in PSCAD to lead advanced EMT studies for renewable generation, HVDC, and grid integration. The role involves developing PSCAD models, providing technical assurance, and mentoring junior engineers across global projects.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, deliver high-quality reports, and support business development while advancing energy transition initiatives within a hybrid working setup.