Intermediate Power System Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Intermediate Power Systems Engineer to join their HV team. This role offers the chance to work on exciting projects in the Infrastructure and Data Centre sectors across the UK and Europe, collaborating with a knowledgeable team dedicated to delivering exceptional engineering solutions. You will be responsible for power systems analysis and design calculations, ensuring that projects meet the highest standards. With a focus on professional development and a supportive work culture, this opportunity allows you to thrive while making a significant impact in the engineering field.

Benefits

Private Medical Cover

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Stock Options

Up to 30 Days Annual Leave

9-Day Fortnight Scheme

Professional Development Schemes

Social and Networking Events

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HV Engineer with complex project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of power systems and modern technical delivery processes.
• Ability to mentor and support junior professionals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical design calculations for electrical loads and utility connections.
• Produce design deliverables including specifications and drawings.
• Mentor apprentices and graduates in the engineering field.

Skills

Power Systems Engineering

HV Engineering

BIM

Revit

CAD Electrical

ETAP

Amtech

EOM

Load Flow Analysis

Fault Level Studies

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Relevant Certifications

Tools

BIM Software

Revit

CAD Software

ETAP

Amtech

Job description

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Client:

Hoare Lea

Location:

bristol, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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About us

Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield.

We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves.

We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave.

Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do.

About the role

We have a brand-new opportunity for a Intermediate Power Systems Engineer to join our HV team and this role can be based in any of our UK offices.

It's an exciting time to join our HV team. We have a proven track record working within the Infrastructure and Mission Critical and Data Centre sectors across the UK and Europe. Working alongside a range of specialist engineers and consultants, you will be joining a collaborative, knowledgeable, highly engaged team who love what they do, and offer a supportive, flexible, and high performing work culture.

The role will involve Power systems analysis on HV, MV and LV distribution for small and large-scale Infrastructure / Data Centre and other mission critical projects.

In this key and varied role, you can expect to:

• Be responsible for the day-to-day technical delivery and design calculations for assessing electrical loads on buildings sizing utility connections, generators, uninterruptible power supplies and renewable technologies, together with associated earthing and distribution systemsdesign services for multi-disciplinary projects across a number of building sectors.
• Produce design deliverables including specifications, drawings, and schedules. Including Design and calculations of substations and points of connections from LV to HV. You will also undertake Load flow, fault level, G5/5 harmonic and protection studies.
• You will work on Earth rise touch and potential studies
• Interact regularly with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a communicative, collaborative and timely approach to delivery.
• Support timely invoicing, debt chasing, management of WIP and forward workload/resource planning for your own projects.
• Mentor and support our ‘next gen’ professionals including apprentices and graduates.

About you

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

• Proven experience working as an Power Systems or HV Engineer or closely related role, with a track record delivering on a variety of complex projects.
• Experience of modern technical delivery processes, and use of relevant software/tools such as BIM, Revit, CAD electrical ETAP, Amtech or EOM.
• Conversant in power systems high voltage substation design, earthing arrangements, CT calculations, arc flash calculations, differential protection and stability slopes etc and rate of rise voltage calculations.
• LV system analysis software to model complex networks and run advanced power systems studies.
• Power quality capability to undertake studies for G99 export applications, including Harmonics.
• Have the ability in producing schematic designs, fault discrimination studies preparing specifications and reports and carrying out site inspections of surveys and detailed design development is crucial a passion for accurate power design systems is key
• Ability to carry out studies such as G5/5 harmonics, load flow, fault studies, transient studies and protection coordination studies .
• Further experience regarding network resilience analysis would be beneficial, linked to the mitigation or failure modes and single points of failure’.
• Demonstrable experience working with clients / contractors / architects in a design oriented / consultant role.
• Self-awareness, an open mind, and a spirit of generosity.
• Experience of supporting others to develop knowledge, skills, and confidence.

How to apply

To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact [emailprotected]

If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange a introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.

Adjustments and accommodations

If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know.

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