Energy Consultant - Electrical

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup is seeking an Energy Consultant (Electrical) to help deliver electrical infrastructure and power systems for a low-carbon future. Based in Manchester or Sheffield, you will support studies, modelling, and design of grid connections, working with a multidisciplinary team to enable renewables, storage and decarbonisation.

You’ll develop reports, analyses and deliverables, aiming for Chartered Engineer status and professional growth within a leading energy practice.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in electrical engineering with emphasis on Power Systems.
• Experience with electrical distribution networks and grid studies.
• Interest in energy transition and low-carbon infrastructure.
• Desire to pursue Chartered Engineer status and professional membership (e.g. IET).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop technical reports, calculations and engineering deliverables.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver low-carbon energy projects.

Skills

Electrical Power Systems

Grid Connection

Power Systems Analysis

DNOs & TSOs

Renewable Energy

Technical Communication

Education

MEng in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Shape the Future Of Energy

The energy sector is evolving rapidly, and we're looking for an 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.

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.

Not ready to apply just yet or have some questions? Contact Rachel Connolly at [e-mail] - Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

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 benefitsto 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.

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.

Our Application Process

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