HV Power System Design Engineer – Substations & BESS (Hybrid)

Taylor Hopkinson | Powered by Brunel; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Ongoing mentorship and training

Job summary

A leading renewable energy recruitment specialist in the UK is looking for a Power System Design Engineer to support high-voltage substation and battery energy storage projects. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 3 years' experience in power system design. The role includes leading electrical design packages, conducting power system studies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in power system design for HV substations, grid connections, or BESS projects.
• Skilled in power system modelling software.
• Experience working in an EPC or multi-disciplinary engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver electrical design packages for HV substations and BESS projects.
• Develop SLDs, equipment layouts, and cable schedules.
• Conduct power system studies including load flow and short circuit analysis.

Skills

Power system modelling software (DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP, PSCAD, IPSA)

Understanding of HV/LV electrical systems

Grid code compliance

Collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams

Education

Degree (BEng/MEng) in Electrical or Power Engineering

Tools

Procore

BIM 360

Aconex

Job description

A leading renewable energy recruitment specialist in the UK is looking for a Power System Design Engineer to support high-voltage substation and battery energy storage projects. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 3 years' experience in power system design. The role includes leading electrical design packages, conducting power system studies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a dynamic work environment.