Graduate Engineer (Control & Protection)

SIEMENS ENERGY LIMITED; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy technology company based in the UK is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to join their HVDC project team. The role involves studying and simulating control systems and collaborating on efficient project design. Ideal candidates will hold an MEng degree in Electrical Engineering, possess strong problem-solving abilities, and thrive in agile teams. This position offers a competitive salary with benefits like pension contributions and career development opportunities, focusing on renewable energy solutions.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Pension scheme with employer contribution

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Salary sacrifice schemes

Onward career development

Qualifications

• An MEng degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or Power System Engineering.
• 3 A Levels (or equivalent), preferably including Maths and Science.
• Enthusiasm for a career in Renewable Energy project delivery.
• A passion to work within an agile team environment.
• Relevant industrial experience beneficial but not essential.
• Must be flexible and adaptable.
• Must be a confident communicator and proactive problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Join a large HVDC project engineering team delivering various projects.
• Study and simulate control and protection systems for HVDC infrastructure.
• Specialise in specific roles such as DC controls or protection engineer.
• Ensure project design delivers value, efficiency, and footprint.
• Develop skills through classroom work and on-the-job activities.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

MEng degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or Power System Engineering

3 A Levels including Maths and Science

Job description

If you enjoy problem solving, thinking outside of the box, working within a high energy team and can react quickly to changes, then a career as an Engineer at Siemens Energy could be a great fit for you!

Responsibilities

• As a power systems engineer, you will join a large HVDC project engineering team delivering both station-to-station and station-to-offshore projects within the UK and beyond.
• You will be responsible for the study and simulation of the control and protection systems controlling the HVDC infrastructure, initially evaluating the effects on the connected electricity network and its interaction with other power generation systems, and then simulating the HVDC systems to ensure that designed solutions operate as expected when exposed to a variety of network fault and running conditions using our real‑time simulation equipment in the HVDC laboratories.
• After a generalisation phase you will then specialise into a specific role within the team (e.g., system studies engineer, real‑time simulation engineer, DC controls engineer, or DC protection engineer).
• Every project needs to be designed and optimised to ensure it delivers on value, efficiency and footprint. An engineer knows what needs to be achieved, how it will be achieved, how long it will take and how much it will cost and works with the project operations team to achieve the required outcomes.
• You will develop these skills through a combination of classroom work and on‑the‑job activities at Siemens Energy.

Qualifications

• An MEng degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or Power System Engineering, or a higher qualification (PhD or MSc) in the above with a supporting engineering degree.
• 3 A Levels (or equivalent), preferably including Maths and Science.
• Enthusiasm for a career in Renewable Energy project delivery.
• A passion to work within an agile team environment.
• It would be beneficial, although not essential, for applicants to have some relevant industrial experience (e.g., summer placements or internships).
• Must be flexible and adaptable.
• Must be a confident communicator and proactive problem solver.

About Siemens Energy

"We energize society" by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow. Our Grid Technologies division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilisation and storage, high‑voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Who is Siemens Energy? At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 100,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we're also using our technology to help protect people and the environment. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150‑year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonisation, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Our Commitment to Diversity: Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energise society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Benefits

• A competitive annual salary.
• Pension scheme with employer contribution.
• 26 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays.
• Salary sacrifice schemes such as private medical & dental insurance, cycle to work, subsidised lunch and free fruit in our onsite canteen, discounted gym membership and several other lifestyle benefits to suit you.
• Onward career development through L7 specialist MEng or MSc course and further professional qualifications such as IEng or CEng.