Power Systems Engineer

Black & White Engineering Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & White Engineering is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to help shape critical electrical infrastructure for data centres and mission-critical facilities. You’ll analyse, model and optimise complex power systems, collaborating with specialist engineers on major international projects to influence design decisions and ensure reliability.

The role emphasizes technical excellence, advanced power system analysis, and resilient networks.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of power systems engineering principles.
• Experience performing technical analysis and engineering studies.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering data and provide recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Perform power systems studies and technical analysis.
• Support network modelling and system performance assessments.
• Review electrical designs for resilience and reliability.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Produce technical reports and engineering recommendations.
• Contribute to project delivery and design assurance activities.

Skills

Power systems

Electrical distribution

Technical analysis

Communication

Job description

The backbone of every successful data centre is a robust, resilient and meticulously engineered power network. As a Power Systems Engineer at Black & White Engineering, you’ll help shape critical electrical infrastructure relied upon by some of the world’s most demanding organisations.

You will be involved in analysing, modelling and optimising complex electrical power systems while working alongside specialist engineers on major international projects. This is an opportunity to tackle technically challenging work, influence design decisions and contribute directly to the reliability and performance of mission-critical facilities.

What’s in It For You

Critical Infrastructure Projects – Work on electrical networks where reliability and performance are business-critical.

Technical Excellence – Apply advanced engineering analysis to solve challenging power system problems.

Global Project Exposure – Support major international projects across rapidly growing markets.

Professional Development – Expand your expertise in power systems analysis, resilience and network performance.

Collaborative Engineering – Work closely with electrical design teams and specialist technical experts.

Meaningful Impact – Help deliver infrastructure that supports digital connectivity across the world.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform power systems studies and technical analysis.
• Support network modelling and system performance assessments.
• Review electrical designs for resilience and reliability.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Produce technical reports and engineering recommendations.
• Contribute to project delivery and design assurance activities.
• Strong understanding of power systems engineering principles.
• Experience performing technical analysis and engineering studies.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering data and provide recommendations.
• Strong communication and problem-solving capabilities.

Learning & Development

You will be joining a community that focuses on learning and development through regular lunch and learn sessions and investment in accredited professional courses or educational programmes. You can set the pace for your professional development, and whatever path you choose, you will receive relevant support.

Company Overview

Black & White Engineering is a multi-award-winning engineering consultancy with offices across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

We are a leading provider of engineering design services for the data centre sector, delivering expertise across Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Civil and Structural, Power Systems, Sustainability, BIM, Design Management and wider specialist infrastructure disciplines.

Our teams support projects across all areas of the construction industry, offering practical, efficient design solutions that prioritise real-world installation, maintenance and operational performance.

As one of the fastest-growing consultancies in our industry, we offer genuine opportunities for progression. Many of our engineers have developed into leadership roles as the business has expanded. Joining Black & White Engineering means making a meaningful impact with clients and colleagues while receiving the recognition you deserve.