Energy Consultant (Electrical)

Arup; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection cover

Flexible benefits

Profit Share

Competitive pay

Job summary

Arup is seeking an Energy Consultant (Electrical) to help deliver electrical infrastructure and power systems for the transition to a low-carbon future. Based in Manchester or Sheffield, you’ll work on grid integration, energy storage, and decarbonisation projects with a multidisciplinary team.

The role focuses on developing electrical infrastructure solutions, performing analyses and modelling, and contributing to feasibility studies and HV grid connections, while communicating technical

Qualifications

• MEng in Electrical Engineering with focus on Power Systems.
• Strong fundamentals in Power Systems, Electrical Distribution Networks and Electrical Infrastructure Design.
• Understanding of Power systems and network studies, Grid connection processes and capacity constraints.
• Interest in energy transition, renewables, electrification and low-carbon infrastructure.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical communication skills.
• Desire to work towards Chartered Engineer status and professional membership (e.g. IET).

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical infrastructure and power systems solutions with a focus on grid integration and electrification of energy systems.
• Support technical analyses and modelling of electrical power systems.
• Assist with feasibility studies and early-stage infrastructure design; contribute to HV grid connection studies and network assessments.
• Create technical reports, calculations and engineering deliverables.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver low-carbon energy projects.
• Help clients understand electrical requirements of renewable generation and energy storage.

Skills

Power Systems

Electrical Distribution Networks

Grid connection processes

Grid capacity constraints

Technical communication

Chartered Engineer status pursuit

Education

MEng in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems focus)

Job description

The energy sector is evolving rapidly, and we're looking for a Energy Consultant (Electrical) to help deliver the infrastructure and power systems that will support the transition to a low-carbon future.

Whether your experience comes from consultancy, utilities, renewables, DNOs, energy developers, or a related sector, this is an opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting energy and decarbonisation projects while building your expertise in electrical power systems and grid infrastructure.

Based in either our Manchester or Sheffield office, you'll join a collaborative multidisciplinary team working across a diverse portfolio of projects, including:

• Solar PV and battery energy storage systems.
• Hydrogen and alternative fuel projects.
• Energy recovery facilities.
• Campus-wide energy infrastructure programmes.
• Grid connection and network integration studies.
• Electrification of heat and transport.

The Opportunity

As part of our growing Energy team, you'll support the development of electrical infrastructure and power systems solutions, with a particular focus on grid integration and the electrification of energy systems.

Your responsibilities will include supporting technical analysis and modelling of electrical power systems. Assisting with feasibility studies and early-stage infrastructure design and contributing to HV grid connection studies and network assessments.

You will be required to develop technical reports, calculations, and engineering deliverables. Supporting the design and assessment of electrical infrastructure solutions. Working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative low-carbon energy projects. As well as helping clients understand the electrical requirements of renewable generation, energy storage, and decarbonisation strategies.

Is this role right for you?

We're looking for individuals with a strong foundation in electrical engineering, who are keen to develop their expertise within the energy sector.

Qualifications

You will ideally have:

• An MEng (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, preferably with a focus on Power Systems.
• Strong fundamentals in: Power Systems, Electrical Distribution Networks and Electrical Infrastructure Design.
• An understanding, through academic study or practical experience, of: Power systems and network studies, Grid connection processes, Grid capacity and network constraints and working with DNOs and TSOs.
• An interest in the energy transition, renewable energy, electrification, and low-carbon infrastructure.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
• A desire to work towards Chartered Engineer status and professional membership (e.g. IET).

Don't Meet Every Requirement?

We recognise that great candidates don't always tick every box.

We're particularly interested in hearing from people with strong electrical engineering and power systems knowledge who may be looking to develop their experience in grid connections and energy consultancy.

We welcome applications from candidates working within:

• Utilities and network operators.
• Distribution Network Operators (DNOs).
• Renewable energy developers.
• Energy companies.
• Other power engineering environments.

If you're passionate about the future of energy and have the right technical foundations, we'd love to hear from you.

This role does not meet the criteria for visa sponsorship under the UK immigration system. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

What We Offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Accident insurance
• Income protection cover
• Flexible benefits
• Profit Share
• Competitive, fair and equitable pay

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Rachel Connolly at [e-mail] to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.