Power System Engineer

JD Ross Energy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JD Ross Energy is seeking a Senior Power Systems Design Consultant to join its Power Systems Engineering team in Manchester. The role focuses on the design of high‑voltage substations and power systems for UK and international projects, mentoring junior engineers, and delivering robust, compliant solutions.

The role requires on‑site attendance in Manchester (3 days per week) and candidates must hold full UK right to work.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Transmission & Distribution experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience with at least 7 direct reports.
• Strong power systems design experience up to 132 kV (40 kV/400 kV desirable).
• In-depth understanding of UK electrical engineering standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead electro‑mechanical design of substations across distribution, transmission, and industrial networks.
• Manage a team of consultants.
• Produce and review primary substation designs, including layouts and single‑line diagrams.
• Design and specify Protection & Control systems, including SCADA interfaces.
• CT/VT selection and system calculations.
• Ensure designs comply with UK legislation, safety requirements, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Support and mentor graduates and junior engineers.
• Contribute to technical reports, client documentation, and design reviews.

Skills

Transmission & Distribution eng

Leadership

Power systems design

UK standards

Communication

Education

MSc / PhD in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Power Systems Engineer - London (3 days per week)

About the Company

The business is a global engineering and consulting organisation with a long-standing heritage in delivering technical advisory, design, and assurance services across the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors.

They support developers, utilities, investors, and lenders through the full project lifecycle—ranging from early‑stage feasibility through to detailed design, construction, and commissioning. With a strong UK presence and international reach, the company combines local expertise with global capability, offering engineers the chance to work on complex and impactful projects worldwide.

The Opportunity

We are supporting a well‑established engineering and technical advisory consultancy in their search for a Senior Power Systems Design Consultant to join a growing Power Systems Engineering team based in Manchester.

This is a senior‑level role focused on the design of high‑voltage substations and power systems, working across a diverse portfolio of UK and international renewable energy, infrastructure, and utility projects. You will play a key part in delivering technically robust solutions while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to complex, multi‑disciplinary projects.

Please note: This role requires on‑site attendance in Manchester at least 3 days per week and candidates must already hold full UK right to work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver electro‑mechanical design of substations across distribution, transmission, and industrial networks
• Managing a team of consultants.
• Produce and review primary substation designs, including layouts and single‑line diagrams
• Design and specify Protection & Control systems, including SCADA interfaces
• Undertake CT/VT selection and system calculations
• Ensure designs comply with UK legislation, safety requirements, and industry standards
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary internal teams and external stakeholders
• Support and mentor graduate and junior engineers
• Contribute to technical reports, client documentation, and design reviews

Required Experience & Background

• 8+ years experience in Transmission & Distribution engineering
• (or 7+ years with MSc / PhD in Electrical Engineering or similar)
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience, with at least 7 direct reports.
• Strong power systems design experience up to 132 kV (experience to 400 kV highly desirable)
• In‑depth understanding of UK electrical engineering standards and regulations
• Experience delivering engineering solutions across industrial, distribution, and transmission networks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable / Advantageous

• Professional registration (e.g. IEng, or working towards)
• Substation safety & access training (e.g. NSI 30, BESC / AIM)
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 and construction safety
• Prior involvement in installation and commissioning activities
• Exposure to technical consultancy or business development support

Full UK working rights required – no sponsorship available