Power Systems Engineer
Reactive Technologies Limited
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Reactive Technologies Limited in London is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to support delivery and development of GridVerix-based monitoring solutions across global electricity networks. You will work with senior engineers and project teams in a hybrid UK office setup to shape technical studies and product improvements.
The role offers opportunities to specialise in power system stability, grid analytics, and emerging energy technologies with utilities, TSOs and market participants worldwide.
Qualifications
- PhD or MSc in Power Systems Engineering with up to 2 years of industry experience.
- Experience with power system modelling and dynamic simulations.
- Knowledge of grid stability and inverter-based energy integration.
- Programming exposure (Python or MATLAB).
- Experience in an R&D environment is a plus.
- Client-facing and tender-response experience.
Responsibilities
- Support delivery of power system monitoring and analysis projects.
- Undertake power system studies and technical assessments.
- Contribute to technical reports and customer presentations.
- Translate customer requirements into technical solutions.
- Support project planning, estimation and risk identification.
- Assist development of analytical and monitoring solutions.
- Collaborate across Engineering, Research, Product, Delivery and Commercial teams.
- Share knowledge and drive quality improvements.
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London
Permanent
Full Time
PSE and Technical Solutions
Reactive Technologies (RTL) is a highly innovative global energy technology solution provider with the mission to unlock the potential of the global renewable energy transition.
RTL’s GridVerix ® service, formerly known as GridMetrix ® , offers unique stability measurement services to power grid operators (transmission and distribution), enabling them to control their grids more precisely and therefore operate more safely and cost-efficiently, while utilising more renewable energy in their power systems to help achieve their Net Zero targets.
RTL has more than 250+ patents granted globally, with offices in the UK, Finland, Australia, US and Middle East. To date it has achieved more than 100% revenue growth YoY and its business plan will continue this growth based on a strong global pipeline. RTL is also backed by high profile investors including, M&G, BGF, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Eaton and Accenture.
If you are a dynamic individual with a strong track record of excellence and are passionate about playing a part in the global renewable energy transition, then you could be right for our growing team of energy industry and technology experts to help our mission of delivering low carbon energy systems globally.
As aPower Systems Engineer, you will support the delivery and development of Reactive’s power system measurement and monitoring solutions across global electricity networks.
Working closely with senior engineers, data scientists, project managers and commercial teams, you will contribute to customer projects, technical studies and product development initiatives. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in power system stability, grid analytics and emerging energy technologies while working with leading utilities, system operators and energy market participants globally.
- Department: PSE and Technical Solutions
- Position reports into: Head of PSE
- Location: UK Head Office (Hybrid Working)
- Length of contract: Full-time, Permanent
- Salary: Competitive
- Support the delivery of customer projects involving power system monitoring, measurement and analysis.
- Undertake power system studies, investigations and technical assessments.
- Contribute to technical reports, customer presentations and project documentation.
- Assist in translating customer requirements into technical solutions and deliverables.
- Support project planning, estimation and risk identification activities.
- Support the development and enhancement of Reactive’s analytical and monitoring solutions.
- Apply power systems modelling, data analysis and engineering judgement to solve technical challenges.
- Assist in validating new methodologies, models and algorithms.
- Work closely with R&D teams to support innovation and product improvement initiatives.
- Support customer meetings and workshops by providing technical expertise.
- Help build customer confidence through clear and professional communication.
- Assist commercial teams with technical proposals, tenders and pre-sales activities.
- Develop a strong understanding of customer challenges associated with energy transition and grid stability.
- Able to combine technical understanding with commercial awareness, supporting techno-economic assessments and communicating technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Work collaboratively across Engineering, Research, Product, Delivery and Commercial teams.
- Share technical knowledge and lessons learned across the business.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and quality processes.
- PhD 1or University Masters degree in Power Systems engineering and less than 2 years industry experience
- Background in power system modelling and dynamic simulations (i.e. DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD, PSS/e, etc)
- Knowledgeable in power system challenges and phenomena occurring/developing as a result of the transition to net zero and the increased integration of inverter-based renewable energy sources to the grid, e.g. oscillations, low system strength, low inertia, etc.
- Experience in a R&D environment/role is a plus.
- Background and/or knowledge of programming (i.e. Python, Matlab, etc).
- Experience in costing and tendering response related work.
- Experience in presenting technical content in conferences.
- Experience in a client-facing role in addition to any operational roles.
- Knowledge of smart grid technologies from a DSO or TSO environment.
- Background in/knowledge of signal processing, and/or pattern recognition/machine learning techniques is a plus.
- Background and/or knowledge of system/architecture design – e.g. SCADA, data protocols and secondary plant configuration is a plus.
Our belief is that a well-rewarded workforce with a compelling mission will result in a more engaged and productive team. As a growing business, we are agile, have a flat structure and offer a competitive benefits package:
- Annual performance-based bonus schemes
- Share Options scheme
- Long service holiday scheme and holiday purchase scheme (UK)
- Company pension scheme
- Private Medical and 4 x life Insurance scheme
- Home working allowance
- Perkbox
- Social Impact Days
- Regular team and company social events
- Flexible working patterns to manage work life balance
- Professional and dynamic work environment
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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