Power Systems Engineer

Elastic Ltd; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Elastic Ltd in Solihull is recruiting a Power Systems Engineer to join a specialist engineering team. You will work on electrical distribution design, network modelling, and protection studies across LV to 132kV networks.

The role requires a degree in power systems or related field, experience with power systems software, and strong communication skills. Hybrid working is offered with opportunities on challenging projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Power Systems Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in electrical/power systems environments.
• Experience designing LV/HV distribution networks.
• Understanding of load flow and fault level analysis.
• Knowledge of protection and grading studies.
• Experience with power systems software (ETAP/IPSA+/ERACS/PowerFactory).
• AutoCAD experience and strong communication skills.
• Experience with embedded generation and G99/DNO connections is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design LV to 132kV distribution networks.
• Design 230V/400V/11kV infrastructure and substations.
• Undertake network modelling and simulations.
• Perform load flow and fault level analysis.
• Carry out protection, selectivity and grading studies.
• Conduct harmonic analysis and Arc Flash assessments.
• Support embedded generation projects and DNO connections.
• Produce design drawings, reports and specifications.
• Liaise with clients and manage site surveys and commissioning.

Skills

Power systems

Electrical design

Load flow analysis

Fault level analysis

Protection studies

DNO connections

ETAP/IPSA+/ERACS

PowerFactory

AutoCAD

Communication skills

Embedded generation

Revit experience

Education

Degree in Power Systems Engineering

Tools

ETAP

IPSA+

ERACS

PowerFactory

Trimble

ElectricalOM

Job description

Power Systems Engineer – Electrical Engineering

Location: Solihull

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

Working Arrangement: Hybrid Working

I am recruiting for a Power Systems Engineer to join a dedicated specialist Power Systems team within a well-established and growing Building Services and Low Carbon Engineering Consultancy.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Engineer with experience across power systems, electrical distribution and network modelling who is looking to develop their career while working on technically challenging projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical distribution network design from LV up to 132kV
• 230V, 400V and 11kV electrical infrastructure design
• Distribution substation and cable network design
• Undertake network modelling and simulation
• Carry out load flow and fault level analysis
• Complete protection, selectivity and grading studies
• Undertake harmonic analysis and Arc Flash assessments
• Support embedded generation projects, including G99 applications and associated studies
• Undertake substation earthing design
• Design standby generation solutions for resilient electrical networks
• Produce HV cable routing drawings
• Liaise and negotiate with DNOs regarding new connections and capacity upgrades
• Produce technical reports, specifications and drawings
• Undertake site surveys and investigations
• Attend design team meetings and present technical work to clients
• Inspect installations and review contractors' work
• Provide support during commissioning
• Provide specialist power systems advice to wider Building Services engineering teams

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Power Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Previous experience working within an electrical or power systems engineering environment
• Experience designing LV/HV electrical distribution networks
• Understanding of load flow and fault level analysis
• Knowledge of protection and grading studies
• Experience with ETAP, IPSA+, ERACS, PowerFactory, Trimble, ElectricalOM or similar power systems software
• AutoCAD experience
• Good technical and analytical capabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively with clients and wider project teams
• Experience with embedded generation, G99 applications, DNO connections, harmonic analysis, Arc Flash assessments and substation design would be particularly advantageous.
• Revit experience would also be beneficial but is not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Power Systems Engineer looking to join a specialist team where they can develop their technical expertise while gaining exposure to LV/HV networks, substations, embedded generation and complex electrical infrastructure projects.

Elastic Ltd