Consultant (Power System Studies or Earthing)

NES Fircroft; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking aSenior / Principal Consultant to join the Power Systems team in the UK. You will deliver protection studies for HV/EHV networks, undertake earthing design, and perform fault current analyses using industry tools.

You will report findings, support bids, and mentor junior engineers while aligning with project programmes. Applicants should have a degree in electrical engineering, strong knowledge of protection schemes, and experience with software like DIgSILENT

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience delivering protection studies for HV/EHV networks.
• Experience in earthing design and safety assessments.
• Strong knowledge of protection schemes and relay coordination.
• Experience with power system analysis software (DIgSILENT, ETAP, IPSA, PSS/E).
• Experience with earthing analysis software (CDEGS, XGSLab).
• Understanding of UK Grid Code and industry standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage work packages to programme deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver protection studies for HV and EHV networks and perform fault level assessments.
• Undertake earthing design and safety studies for substations and grid projects.
• Model and analyse systems using industry software and generate reports.
• Support technical proposals, bids, and project planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver engineering solutions.
• Contribute to engineering standards and best practices; mentor juniors.

Skills

Protection studies

Relay coordination

Earthing design

Power systems analysis

Technical reporting

Project delivery

UK Grid Code understanding

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

ETAP

IPSA

PSS®E

CDEGS

XGSLab

Job description

Senior / Principal Consultant (Power Systems and Protection)

About the Company

Our client is a well-established engineering consultancy delivering specialist technical services across the energy and infrastructure sectors. The organisation supports a diverse portfolio of projects involving power networks, industrial facilities, renewable energy developments, and emerging technologies.

With a strong technical culture and collaborative approach, the business offers engineers the opportunity to work on complex projects, alongside experienced specialists, while continuing to develop their technical expertise within a supportive and high-performing environment.

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for a consultant to join a growing Power Systems team, specialising in Protection Studies and Earthing Design.

Responsibilities

• Deliver protection studies for HV and EHV electrical networks, including protection coordination, relay settings, and fault level assessments.
• Undertake earthing design and safety studies for substations, renewable energy projects, and grid-connected infrastructure.
• Perform technical modelling and analysis using industry-recognised power system and earthing software.
• Produce high-quality technical reports, calculations, and engineering recommendations.
• Support project planning, technical proposals, and bid submissions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop effective engineering solutions.
• Contribute to the development of engineering standards, methodologies, and best practice.
• Manage project deliverables in line with technical, quality, programme, and commercial objectives.
• Support and mentor junior engineers where required.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience carrying out power system protection studies for HV/EHV transmission or distribution networks.
• Experience delivering earthing design and safety assessments for electrical infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of protection schemes, relay coordination, fault current analysis, and electrical safety principles.
• Experience using power system analysis software such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP, IPSA, PSS®E, or similar.
• Experience using earthing analysis software such as CDEGS, XGSLab, or equivalent.
• Understanding of UK Grid Code requirements and relevant industry standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical reporting skills.
• Ability to manage project work packages and deliver to programme deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience working on renewable energy, battery energy storage (BESS), offshore wind, or grid connection projects.
• Knowledge of transient studies, arc flash assessments, power quality, or dynamic system modelling.
• Understanding of EMC, EMI, induction, or lightning protection studies.
• Experience with programming or automation tools such as Python, VBA, MATLAB, or similar.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration.
• Experience engaging directly with network operators, developers, and utility clients.