Power System Design Manager

RINA; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Power System Design Manager for their Manchester office. This role involves managing a skilled team and overseeing complex substation projects, focusing on technical solutions and compliance with customer and legislative requirements. Ideal candidates will possess a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, extensive experience in Transmission & Distribution Engineering, and strong people management skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Transmission & Distribution Engineering with proven management skills.
• Strong understanding of industry standards and legislative requirements.
• Experienced in designing power systems up to 400kV.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical solutions for substations including detailed project drawings.
• Lead technical aspects of EHV/HV proposals and manage the Design team.
• Prepare technical information, specifications, and cost estimates for projects.

Skills

People Management

Technical Solutions

Power System Design

Electrical Circuit Modeling

Simulation Software Proficiency

Education

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Simulation Software

Electrical Circuit Modeling Tools

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RINA is currently recruiting for a Power System Design Manager to join its office in Manchester within the Consulting UK Division.

Overview

The Power System Design Team Manager will be a member of the RINA UK Engineering Team and will contribute towards the effective execution of engineering functions within projects and tenders. The team manager will lead a skilled team working on a range of international T&D substation projects, managing circa 15 staff including permanent and contractor consultants. The role focuses on project and tender engineering, particularly in HV substation design and construction, ensuring compliance with customer needs, legislative demands, and standards.

The work involves delivering Conceptual / Feasibility Studies, Design, System Studies, Protection, and Substation Design projects worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical solutions for substations, including single line diagrams, layouts, technical information, and detailed drawings in accordance with standards, processes, and customer specifications, managing resources locally and across business units.
• Develop technical concepts, specifications, equipment selection, and connection materials considering cost, quality, standards, and materials.
• Provide technical calculations, purchasing specifications, and schedules for project or tender equipment.
• Prepare bills of quantities, cost estimates, deviations, and clarifications for technical solutions.
• Lead technical aspects of large and complex EHV/HV Air & Gas Insulated Substation (AIS & GIS) proposals and projects.
• Lead and expand the Design team.

Required Experience

• At least 10 years’ experience in Transmission & Distribution Engineering, with proven people management skills.
• Strong understanding of the Transmission & Distribution market.
• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience in power system design up to 132kV (preferably up to 400kV) across various projects for industrial, distribution, and transmission networks, including Conceptual/Feasibility Studies, System Studies, Protection, and Substation Design.
• Knowledge of legislative requirements and standards.
• Proficiency with simulation software and electrical circuit modeling tools.
• Experience with system studies such as load flow, short circuit calculations, insulation coordination; Single Line Diagrams, CT/VT calculations, Auxiliary Power Systems, and power cables.

With over 5,600 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries, RINA provides certification, marine classification, testing, supervision, inspection, training, and engineering consultancy services across sectors. Our full project development process aims to ensure technical, environmental, safety, and sometimes economic and financial sustainability.

At RINA, we value every individual and encourage innovation. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and a respectful, safe workplace, complying with Italian Law n. 68/99.