High Voltage Electrical Engineers

The Guardian; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Electrical Engineers to join their High Voltage Power Systems teams. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on innovative projects in energy, transport, and utilities, contributing to sustainable solutions in a collaborative environment. You will engage in diverse projects, from offshore wind to nuclear facilities, allowing you to apply your expertise in power system analysis and consultancy. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact and thrive in a dynamic team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Accident Insurance

Income Protection Cover

Flexible Benefits

Profit Share

Qualifications

• Candidates should have experience in power system consultancy for utility clients.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist power systems advice across various sectors.
• Lead project tasks and manage client relationships effectively.

Skills

Power System Consultancy

Power System Analysis

Dynamic Grid Connection Studies

Power Quality Assessment

Insulation Coordination Studies

Client/Project Management

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering

MSc in Electrical Engineering

MEng in Electrical Engineering

BEng in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

PSSE

PSCAD

IPSA

ETAP

ERACS

SKM

Python

Job description

Joining Arup

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Around the globe, Arup’s electrical engineers bring specialist expertise to solutions for buildings, transport infrastructure and energy, water and waste utilities. Our comprehensive services include energy audits, demand assessment, supply and system resilience, utilities consultancy and sustainable electrical engineering design. Whether in commercial property, retail, sport, mission-critical facilities, the arts or any market, we meet the creative and commercial demands of designers and developers.

Watch this short clip to discover how Arup are shaping a better world and how you could be a part of it!

The Opportunity

Due to significant growth across our Energy portfolio we have multiple roles open for Electrical Engineers of various levels of expertise. We are looking for Senior / Principal and Associate level consultants to join our High Voltage Power Systems teams situated across Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow. Working across the Transmission and Distribution sectors, our projects span across HVAC and HVDC feasibility and FEED, HVAC and HVDC Design, project management, techno-economic assessments, and Regulatory and Advisory services. Our teams provide specialist power systems advice and services to internal and external clients. The team is involved in a wide range of power system projects in the energy, rail, nuclear, building and utilities sectors. These are fantastic long-term opportunities working with our clients in areas such as offshore wind and interconnectors, utilities, nuclear, data centres and industrial facilities.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for candidates holding PhD, MSc, MEng or BEng in Electrical Engineering /Electrical Power Systems or similar. Preferably you will be a Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership with the IET. Your role will involve bids and business development initiatives within a team but also working individually on various projects. The ideal candidate will have a background in the design and delivery of EHV and HV (400kV-11kV ) electrical systems along with skills in Modelling/Analysis of these networks. Design / studies experience of large renewable energy schemes and/ or of HVDC Systems will be of interest.

We are interested in all, or some of the skills and experience listed below, though not every single point is required to be considered:;

• Demonstrable experience of providing power system consultancy services for utility and developer clients
• Detailed knowledge of power system analysis and direct involvement and delivery of detailed power systems studies in software such as: DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSSE, PSCAD, IPSA, ETAP, ERACS and SKM
• Experience of performing dynamic grid connection studies to meet the requirements of Engineering Recommendation G99 and international Grid Codes.
• Skills in performing power quality assessment studies, including Engineering Recommendation G5/5, P28, and P29.
• Experience in performing insulation co-ordination studies.
• Bespoke dynamic model development in PowerFactory and PSS/E for inverter-connected generation as well as conventional AVR and governor modelling. Capability in DPL, Python, or other modelling languages.
• Knowledge of UK distribution and/or transmission network grid connection process

You will have strong Client/project management skills in the capacity of a technical lead on project tasks. Excellent written and verbal communications with both technical and non-technical personnel will be expected.
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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.

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 careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Kylie O’Hanlon; to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments