Power Systems Engineer

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Training & mentoring

Flexible working

Generous holiday entitlement

EV scheme

EAP

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd, on behalf of a well-established engineering consultancy, is seeking a Power Systems Engineer in Birmingham. You will deliver specialist electrical power infrastructure designs across sectors, from LV to HV, and perform power system studies.

Join a growing technical team offering challenging projects, career development, and mentoring from experienced engineers. You will work on site with flexible hybrid arrangements and contribute to renewable and embedded generation

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or related discipline.
• Experience in power systems or consulting engineering environment.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution networks, substations and power infrastructure projects.
• Experience with software such as ETAP, IPSA+, ERACS, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, Trimble, Electrical OM or similar.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit beneficial.
• Understanding of power system studies: protection, grading and fault analysis.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical distribution systems from LV through to HV networks.
• Produce power system studies including load flow, fault level, protection coordination and network analysis.
• Develop substation, cable network and electrical infrastructure designs.
• Carry out site surveys and assess existing installations.
• Produce technical reports, calculations, specifications and design documentation.
• Liaise with DNOs regarding connections, upgrades and generation applications.
• Support renewable energy and embedded generation projects, including G99 applications.
• Attend client and design team meetings to present solutions.

Skills

Power systems design

Load flow studies

Protection coordination

Electrical distribution networks

Project coordination

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering / Power Systems

Tools

ETAP

IPSA+

ERACS

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Trimble

Electrical OM

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering innovative and sustainable engineering solutions across the UK and internationally.

The business operates across a diverse range of sectors including healthcare, education, residential, commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical and public sector developments. With a dedicated Power Systems team and a strong focus on technical excellence, the company provides specialist support on complex electrical infrastructure and power distribution projects ranging from low voltage networks through to high voltage systems.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing technical team offering genuine career development, exposure to challenging projects and support from experienced industry professionals.

Your new role

As a Power Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering specialist electrical power infrastructure designs and providing technical expertise on projects across multiple sectors.

Working as part of a dedicated power engineering team, your responsibilities will include:

• Designing electrical distribution systems from LV through to HV networks
• Producing power system studies including load flow, fault level, protection coordination and network analysis
• Developing substation, cable network and electrical infrastructure designs
• Carrying out site surveys and assessing the condition and suitability of existing installations
• Producing technical reports, calculations, specifications and design documentation
• Liaising with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) regarding new connections, network upgrades and generation applications
• Supporting renewable energy and embedded generation projects, including G99 applications
• Attending client and design team meetings to present technical solutions
• Inspecting installations on site and reviewing contractor works during project delivery and commissioning

You will be involved in a wide variety of technically challenging projects and will have the opportunity to further develop your expertise within specialist power systems engineering.

What you'll need to succeed

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering or a related discipline

• Experience working within a power systems, electrical engineering or consulting engineering environment
• Knowledge of electrical distribution networks, substations and power infrastructure projects
• Experience using software such as ETAP, IPSA+, ERACS, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, Trimble, Electrical OM or similar packages
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, with Revit experience beneficial but not essential
• Understanding of power system studies, including protection, grading and fault analysis
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary teams
• Desire to continue developing technical knowledge and progress professionally

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary and benefits package

• Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Ongoing training and mentoring from experienced power systems engineers
• Flexible and agile working arrangements
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy and sell additional leave
• Enhanced sickness, maternity and paternity benefits
• Exposure to a broad range of complex and technically challenging projects
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Team-building and social activities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment