Power Systems Consultant

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd; Chelmsley Wood; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Power Systems Consultant in Birmingham. You will act as a Technical Lead, contributing to projects that drive Net Zero innovation with teams across engineering and policy. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and knowledge of power systems and tools. This role offers competitive benefits including flexible working arrangements and 28 days of annual leave.

Benefits

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Bonus & recognition schemes

Pension plans

Life assurance and health cashback plan

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, higher degree advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of the GB power system.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards it is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as Technical Lead on projects with subject matter expertise.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Lead development of innovation priorities and proposals.

Skills

Power system tools

Electricity markets knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

IPSA

DIgSILENT

Plexos

Job description

Power Systems Consultant

Salary: £ Negotiable Dependant on experience
Location: Birmingham
Status: Permanent

Shape the Future of Energy

We are currently seeking experienced Power Systems Consultants to work for our client to support their mission to drive Net Zero innovation. The role will be working across a team of engineers, researchers, and policy experts tackling some of the UK's most complex energy challenges. From cutting-edge modelling to Smart Grid tech, your work will directly influence the transition to a low-carbon power system.

Responsibilities

• Act as Technical Lead/Work package Lead on projects, providing power systems subject matter expertise, setting the scope of work and providing oversight and technical assurance for projects. The project areas include Transmission and distribution networks, Flexibility services, Operability, DSO transition and Smart Grid technologies.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams in the business and external partners and stakeholders. The role within projects will vary, ranging from providing technical expertise on the power system to reviewing project deliverables and shaping innovative solutions.
• Lead/support the development of innovation priorities and bid proposals for different funding opportunities including Network Innovation Allowance (NIA) and Strategic Innovation Funding (SIF).
• Lead/support the thought leadership on a range of challenges to meet Net Zero such as Electricity markets and network charging, future operability challenges associated with the integration of renewable technology, the role of flexibility and storage and the future role of power systems in the Net Zero journey, including transmission, distribution and cross vector.
• Lead/support the representation of power systems within the companies modelling tools, which may involve the construction of network models, analysis of partner-provided data and/or software integration of power systems models with others.
• Preparation of written materials including technical reports, briefing materials, discussion papers and consultation responses.

Experience Required

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (higher degree advantageous).
• Strong knowledge of the GB power system, with expertise in design, operation, or network planning.
• Skilled in power system tools (IPSA, DIgSILENT, Plexos, or similar).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards it (desirable).

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Bonus & recognition schemes
• Pension, EV & Cycle2Work schemes
• Life assurance, health cashback plan, discounts & wellness support
• Flexible working: sabbaticals, staggered hours, hybrid model

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