Lead Power Systems Engineer – Hybrid (Manchester)

Ably Resources Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ably Resources Ltd. is assisting an esteemed engineering consultancy in Manchester to recruit a Principal Power Systems Engineer.

You will lead complex studies, mentor engineers and contribute to technical standards while liaising with clients across transmission and distribution projects. The role covers load flow, protection coordination and stability studies with global software tools, offering hybrid working with two days in the office and three from home.

Qualifications

• Strong background in power systems engineering studies, preferably gained within a recognised UK engineering consultancy.
• Extensive experience undertaking and managing power systems studies.
• Technical knowledge of load flow, fault level, protection coordination, power quality and system stability studies.
• Experience using industry-recognised power systems analysis software such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSS/E, ETAP, IPSA or PSCAD.
• Understanding of UK transmission and distribution networks, grid connections and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Experience leading technical projects and reviewing engineering deliverables.
• Strong client-facing consultancy experience, including the ability to communicate complex engineering findings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex power systems studies and electrical engineering consultancy projects.
• Undertake and oversee technical studies relating to load flow, short circuit analysis, protection coordination, system stability and power quality.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance across multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Review and approve engineering calculations, technical reports and study deliverables.
• Act as a senior technical point of contact for clients, providing expert advice and engineering solutions.
• Mentor and support Senior Engineers, Engineers and graduates, helping develop the technical capabilities of the team.
• Support project delivery, resource planning, technical proposals and tender submissions.
• Work collaboratively with engineers across transmission and distribution, HV substation design and other electrical engineering disciplines.
• Contribute to the development of engineering standards, technical processes and best practices.
• Support the continued growth and development of the power systems engineering capability.

Skills

Power systems studies

Load flow analysis

Protection coordination

Technical leadership

Client-facing consultancy

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

PSS/E

ETAP

PSCAD

Job description

Ably Resources Ltd. is assisting an esteemed engineering consultancy in Manchester to recruit a Principal Power Systems Engineer.

You will lead complex studies, mentor engineers and contribute to technical standards while liaising with clients across transmission and distribution projects. The role covers load flow, protection coordination and stability studies with global software tools, offering hybrid working with two days in the office and three from home.