Power System Engineer

V7 Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HV Substation Power Systems Engineer for a 12-month contract in the UK. The role involves designing and analyzing high-voltage substation systems, ensuring compliance and safety. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in the field and be proficient in relevant design tools. This position supports national decarbonization goals.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in HV substation or power systems engineering.
• Experience with HV equipment and protection relays.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate high-voltage substation systems.
• Perform load flow and protection coordination studies.

Skills

Power system modelling

Fault level analysis

HV equipment operation

Protection and control philosophies

Design and simulation tools

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

ETAP

SKM PowerTools

Job description

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V7 are looking for an experienced HV Substation Power Systems Engineer to support the delivery of high-profile grid and energy transition projects across the UK. You will be responsible for the design, analysis, and integration of high-voltage substation systems (up to 400kV), ensuring safe, compliant, and technically sound solutions that support our national decarbonisation goals.

• 12 month contract
• Weekly payroll

The Role:

• Deliver and review detailed power systems designs for HV substations (11kV to 400kV), including:
• Protection and control schematics
• Earthing and lightning protection layouts
• Perform load flow, short-circuit, arc flash, and protection coordination studies using industry software
• Support the development of Functional Design Specifications, Equipment Specifications, and Interface Documents.
• Provide technical input to commissioning and FAT/SAT activities, ensuring system integrity and safety.

The Requirements:

• 2+ years’ experience in HV substation or power systems engineering (preferably up to 132kV–400kV).
• Power system modelling and fault level analysis
• HV equipment operation (transformers, switchgear, CTs/VTs, protection relays)
• Protection and control philosophies
• Proficient in design and simulation tools (e.g. DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP, or SKM PowerTools).

If you’re interested in this contract, apply here!

**V7 Recruitment are an equal opportunities employer who are acting as an employment agency in relation to this role**

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Electric Power Generation and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

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