Power Systems Engineer: HV Grid Studies for Decarbonisation

Capgemini; Telford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini seeks a Power Systems Engineer to support decarbonisation and heat pump integration projects in the UK. You will assess the impact of increased electrical demand on existing infrastructure and provide technical analysis to ensure network reliability and compliance.

You will perform studies, model networks, and review protection, earthing, and voltage criteria to propose safe upgrade plans. The role is based in the UK with office presence 2–3 days a week.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Analytical problem solving

Tools

ETAP

DIgSILENT

Job description

Capgemini seeks a Power Systems Engineer to support decarbonisation and heat pump integration projects in the UK. You will assess the impact of increased electrical demand on existing infrastructure and provide technical analysis to ensure network reliability and compliance.

You will perform studies, model networks, and review protection, earthing, and voltage criteria to propose safe upgrade plans. The role is based in the UK with office presence 2–3 days a week.