Power systems Engineer

Capgemini Engineering; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (2–3 days in Bristol)

Disability Confident Employer

Job summary

Capgemini is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to carry out specialist electrical studies for decarbonisation and heat pump integration. You will assess the impact of increased demand on infrastructure and provide technical analysis to ensure reliability and compliance.

The role involves power system studies, network modelling, harmonics analysis, protection coordination, and grid connection reviews, based in Bristol with a 2–3 day in-office pattern.

Qualifications

• Specialist background in power systems engineering, with experience assessing HV network design.
• Proficiency with network modelling tools (ETAP, DIgSILENT) and grid connection knowledge.
• Strong understanding of grid connections, power system performance, and electrical infrastructure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system studies and network modelling using industry-standard software.
• Conduct network assessments, including harmonics, protection coordination, and voltage studies.
• Review transformer loading, network capacity, earthing, and lightning protection requirements.
• Develop recommendations to support safe and efficient network upgrades.

Skills

Power systems engineering

HV network design

Grid connections

ETAP

DIgSILENT

Harmonics analysis

Protection coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Power Systems or equivalent

Tools

ETAP

DIgSILENT

Job description

We're looking for a Power Systems Engineer to carry out specialist electrical network studies supporting major decarbonisation and heat pump integration projects. You'll assess the impact of increased electrical demand on existing infrastructure, providing technical analysis and recommendations to ensure network reliability, performance, and compliance.

• Perform power system studies and network modelling using industry-standard software.


• Conduct network assessments, including harmonics, protection coordination, and voltage studies.


• Review transformer loading, network capacity, earthing, and lightning protection requirements.


• Develop recommendations to support safe and efficient network upgrades.

Your profile

You'll have a specialist background in power systems engineering, with experience assessing and designing HV electrical networks. You'll be confident using industry-standard network modelling tools and have a strong understanding of grid connections, power system performance, and electrical infrastructure requirements.

• Experience in power systems engineering and HV network design.


• Proficiency with ETAP, DIgSILENT, or similar network modelling software.


• Knowledge of grid connections, network studies, and power system analysis.


• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Make it real - what does it mean for you?

• Open access to digital learning platforms


• Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion like OutFront, CapAbility or Women@Capgemini

Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who

• Declare they have a disability, and


• Meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.


• Please opt in during the application process.

Capgemini. Make it real.

Need to know

• All roles will require a level of security clearance; BPSS OR Security Clearance OR Developed Vetting.


• You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.


• The role will be Bristol based - 2/3 days a week in office

About Capgemini

Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organisations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of over 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations. The Group reported 2025 global revenues of €22.5 billion.