Consultant (Power System Studies or Earthing)

NES Group Ltd; Greater Manchester; In loco; GBP 70.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

NES Group Ltd is seeking a Senior / Principal Consultant (Power Systems and Protection) to join its growing Power Systems team in the UK. You will lead protection studies for HV/EHV networks, undertake earthing design, and provide robust technical solutions across energy infrastructure projects.

Working with multidisciplinary teams, you will develop modelling, perform fault analysis, produce high-quality reports, and mentor junior engineers while helping to advance engineering standards and

Competenze

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience carrying out power system protection studies for HV/EHV networks.
• Experience delivering earthing design and safety assessments.
• Strong knowledge of protection schemes, relay coordination and fault analysis.
• Understanding of UK Grid Code and relevant standards.
• Analytical, reporting and delivery skills.

Mansioni

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

Conoscenze

Protection studies

Relay coordination

Fault current analysis

Electrical safety

Power system modelling

Technical reporting

Project management

Mentoring

Formazione

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Strumenti

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

ETAP

IPSA

PSS/E

CDEGS

XGSLab

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering protection coordination studies, fault analysis, and earthing assessments across a variety of electrical infrastructure projects. Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will provide technically robust solutions for clients across the energy sector while supporting the successful delivery of high-profile projects.

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.