Grid Engineer

Advance TRS; Manchester, Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance TRS, a UK-based energy consultancy, is seeking an Energy Consultant (Electrical) to help deliver infrastructure and power systems for low-carbon projects in the Manchester or Sheffield region. You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team on grid integration, energy storage, and decarbonisation initiatives, building expertise in electrical power systems.

The role suits engineers with a solid grounding in electrical engineering who want to develop skills in feasibility studies, HV grid

Qualifications

• MEng in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• Strong fundamentals in Power Systems, Electrical Distribution Networks, and Electrical Infrastructure Design.
• Experience or understanding of grid connection processes, grid capacity, and working with DNOs/TSOs.
• Interest in energy transition, renewables, electrification, and low-carbon infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Support modelling of electrical power systems.
• Assist feasibility studies and early-stage infrastructure design.
• Contribute to HV grid connection studies and network assessments.
• Develop technical reports, calculations, and engineering deliverables.
• Support the design and assessment of electrical infrastructure solutions.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver low-carbon energy projects.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

Electrical networks

Analytical

Technical communication

Education

MEng in Electrical Engineering

Job description

INFRASTRUCTURE / ENERGY / ENVIRONMENT

Energy Consultant (Electrical)

Manchester or Sheffield | Full-time

SHAPE THE FUTURE OF ENERGY

Help deliver the infrastructure and power systems that will support the transition to a low-carbon future.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Join a collaborative multidisciplinary team working across a diverse portfolio of energy and decarbonisation projects.

Role overview

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.

Project portfolio

• Solar PV and battery energy storage systems
• Low-carbon heat networks
• 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 the 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.
• Contributing to HV grid connection studies and network assessments.
• Developing 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.
• 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.
• An understanding of grid connection processes, grid capacity and network constraints, and working with DNOs and TSOs.

You will also bring:

• 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
• Electrical design consultancies
• Other power engineering environments

Eligibility

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.

ADVANCE TRS | REAL EXPERTISE. LASTING IMPACT.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.