Power Systems Engineer – HV & Substation Design

X4 Life Sciences; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

X4 Life Sciences is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to join its Birmingham team and deliver electrical design across healthcare, education, residential and commercial sectors. You will design infrastructure from 230V/400V through to 11kV, develop substations and 11kV networks, and support G99 applications while liaising with DNOs and site teams.

This role blends detailed technical design with client engagement, site work and project delivery, offering a proactive environment for long-term

Qualifications

• Degree in Power Systems Engineering or Electrical Engineering (or related).
• Experience in engineering consultancy or similar environment.
• Experience with power systems software: ETAP, IPSA+, ERACS, DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Interest in a long-term career in power systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical infrastructure from 230V/400V through to 11kV.
• Design distribution substations and private 11kV networks.
• Undertake electrical distribution design up to 132kV.
• Carry out load flow and fault-level studies.
• Undertake protection and grading studies.
• Perform harmonic analysis and voltage stability assessments.
• Undertake insulation coordination studies.
• Design substation earthing systems.
• Develop HV cable routes and network designs.
• Design standby and peak-generation schemes.
• Support embedded generation projects (solar PV and wind).
• Prepare and support G99 applications with DNO liaison.
• Undertake arc-flash assessments.
• Carry out site surveys, investigations and inspections.
• Produce technical reports, specifications and drawings.
• Liaise with contractors during project delivery.
• Attend sites during installation, testing and commissioning.
• Provide specialist power systems advice to wider teams.
• Participate in design-team meetings and client presentations.
• Review contractor designs and installations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Written & verbal communication

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Long-term career interest

Education

Power Systems/Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

ETAP

IPSA+

ERACS

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

X4 Life Sciences is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to join its Birmingham team and deliver electrical design across healthcare, education, residential and commercial sectors. You will design infrastructure from 230V/400V through to 11kV, develop substations and 11kV networks, and support G99 applications while liaising with DNOs and site teams.

This role blends detailed technical design with client engagement, site work and project delivery, offering a proactive environment for long-term