Power System Design Engineer

iO Associates; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering organisation in the UK is seeking a Power System Design Engineer to drive design for high-voltage substations and Battery Energy Storage System projects. This role will involve leading design packages, conducting power system studies, and ensuring compliance with grid standards. The ideal candidate has a degree in Electrical or Power Engineering and at least 3 years of experience in the sector. Join a dynamic team committed to innovative energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in power system design within HV substations, grid connections, or BESS projects.
• Strong understanding of HV/LV systems, grid code compliance, and UK DNO/TO standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver power system design packages for HV substations, grid connections, and BESS projects.
• Develop SLDs, equipment layouts, cable schedules, and earthing/bonding designs.
• Perform power system studies, including load flow, fault level, protection coordination analysis.

Skills

Power system design

Electrical design

Grid compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Electrical or Power Engineering (BEng/MEng or equivalent)

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

ETAP

PSCAD

IPSA

Job description

Power System Design Engineer
Location: Glasgow
Type: Permanent

Join a growing engineering organisation specialising in the design and delivery of high-voltage substation and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across the UK. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex grid-scale renewable and energy infrastructure projects, contributing to the UK's transition toward net zero.

As a Power System Design Engineer, you'll take ownership of electrical design and analysis activities, ensuring technically sound, grid-compliant, and build able solutions. Working closely with multi-disciplinary teams, you'll play a key role in delivering safe, reliable, and efficient EPC projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver power system design packages for HV substations, grid connections, and BESS projects (11-400 kV).
• Develop SLDs, equipment layouts, cable schedules, and earthing/bonding designs.
• Perform power system studies - including load flow, fault level, protection coordination, harmonic, and dynamic stability analysis.
• Support grid connection applications and compliance submissions with DNOs/TOs/NGESO, ensuring adherence to relevant standards.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Power Engineering (BEng/MEng or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in power system design within HV substations, grid connections, or BESS projects.
• Strong understanding of HV/LV systems, grid code compliance, and UK DNO/TO standards.
• Proficiency in power system modelling software such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP, PSCAD, or IPSA.

A great opportunity for an experienced engineer to advance their career in power system design, working on innovative EPC and renewable energy projects within a dynamic, forward-thinking team