Power Systems Engineer

Babcock International Group; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Plymouth is seeking a Power Systems Engineer. In this full-time position, you will ensure the reliability of electrical power distribution networks and provide critical technical support. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles and experience with AutoCAD. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package including a matched pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP services

Payment of Professional Fees

Employee share scheme

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on power distribution operations and compliance.
• Perform system studies and calculations using specialised engineering software.
• Lead fault diagnosis and produce actionable reports.
• Manage documentation and support asset management.
• Specify replacement equipment ensuring safety and quality.

Skills

Electrical engineering principles

Interpreting electrical drawings using AutoCAD

Knowledge of industry standards

Fault diagnosis

Technical report writing

Education

HNC or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

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Role Type: Full time / Permanent

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At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Power Systems Engineer at our Devonport Engineering site.

The role

As a Power Systems Engineer, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. Join our team at Devonport where you'll help ensure the reliability and compliance of the site’s electrical power distribution network. From fault diagnosis to system optimisation, your expertise will keep critical infrastructure running safely and efficiently.

Day-to-day, you’ll deliver expert technical support for Devonport’s electrical power systems, ensuring operational reliability, fault resolution, and compliance with all legal and regulatory standards.

• Provide expert advice on power distribution operations, maintenance, and compliance.
• Perform system studies and calculations using specialised engineering software.
• Analyse technical data, lead fault diagnosis, and produce clear, actionable reports.
• Manage configuration of documentation and support change and asset management.
• Specify replacement equipment and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with 2 days in the office/onsite and 3 days working from home.

Essential experience of the Power Systems Engineer

• Strong grasp of electrical engineering principles and power system fundamentals.
• Proficient in interpreting and creating electrical drawings using AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of industry standards, frameworks, and regulatory codes.
• Skilled in fault diagnosis, rectification, and system restoration.
• Capable of producing clear technical reports and engineering documentation.

Qualifications for the Power Systems Engineer

• A minimum of HNC or equivalent in an Electrical/Electronic Engineering discipline

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPPI) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at

What we offer

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.