Junior Electrical Engineer

07419599; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

RINA is seeking a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join its Power Systems consultancy in Manchester. The role involves supporting substation design, grid integration, and protective schemes, with opportunities to develop into a Power Systems specialist.

You will work on diverse projects across utility, industrial and data center sectors, traveling moderately in the UK. A degree in Electrical Engineering and 1+ year of experience are required, with strong analytical skills and Python knowledge

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering graduate with at least 1 year of commercial experience.
• Eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.
• Willing to commute or relocate to Manchester.

Responsibilities

• Support development of electrical power system designs for utility, industrial, and commercial facilities.
• Assist with engineering calculations: load studies, short-circuit, voltage drop, grounding, and cable ampacity.
• Prepare drawings and design packages: single-line diagrams, schematics, and equipment layouts.
• Develop, update and review specifications, data sheets, reports and design narratives.
• Perform power system modelling using approved tools (load flow, fault studies, protection coordination).
• Support relay settings development and protection/control design activities.
• Assist with substation and distribution design tasks including equipment sizing and BOM development.
• Participate in site visits and data collection to verify conditions and support design development.
• Assist in test plans, commissioning checklists, and energization procedures.

Skills

Electrical design

Power systems

Substation design

Protection & control

Load flow

Fault studies

Matlab/Simulink

Python

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

PSCAD

SKM

ETAP

EasyPower

PSSE

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

RINA is looking for a Graduate Electrical Engineer with a least 1 years' experience to join its growing Power Systems consultancy capability. The team design and deliver complex Substation Design, Protection and Power Systems Studies engagements for large power and electricity corporations, DNOs, utility companies and Data Center operators.

This role is be based out of our Manchester office though RINA is smart/hybrid working organisation. Moderate travel across the UK is required though.

The Role

You will support a broad range electrical engineering projects such as substation design, grid capacity/integration, high voltage power line design and other sustainable engineering initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to become an Electrical Power Systems specialist developing modern and sustainable solutions.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support Senior Consultants in the development of electrical power system designs for utility, industrial, and commercial facilities.
• Assist with preparation of engineering calculations including load studies, short-circuit analysis, voltage drop, grounding, and cable ampacity evaluations.
• Contribute to preparation of drawings and design packages including single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams and equipment layouts.
• Develop, update and review technical documentation such as specifications, equipment data sheets, study reports, and design narratives.
• Perform power system modelling tasks under supervision using approved software tools (e.g., load flow, fault studies, protection coordination, arc-flash analysis).
• Support protection and control design activities including relay settings development and functional descriptions.
• Assist with substation and distribution design tasks including equipment sizing, conduit and cable routing, grounding layouts, and bill of materials development.
• Participate in site visits and field data collection activities to verify existing conditions and support design development.
• Assist in development of test plans, commissioning checklists, and energization procedures.

Role Requirements:

• Electrical Engineering graduate (Meng, CEng and/or PhD).
• At least 1 year's commercial experience as an Electrical Engineer.
• Have working knowledge with any of the following: DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, PSSE, MATLAB/Simulink.
• Python experience is highly preferable.
• Demonstrable and strong analytical & problem-solving capabilities with the ability to develop practical and innovative engineering solutions.
• Ability to evaluate issues within a broader system context and understand cross-disciplinary impacts.

Eligibility

• Must be eligible to work within the UK without employer sponsorship.
• Willing to commute or relocate to Manchester.