Power Systems Engineer - Hybrid Working (Energy & Grids)

TRACTEBEL; Bucknell; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Hybrid Working

Pension scheme

Healthcare scheme

Job summary

RED is a leading energy and engineering consultancy in the UK, seeking a seasoned Power Systems Engineer to join the Bicester office. You will design, analyse, and supervise power systems for data centres, utilities, and industrial clients, leading a design team for HV/MV substations.

You will use ETAP, PSS/E, SKM, and PSCAD to model networks, perform fault studies, and develop detailed calculations and equipment data sheets.

Qualifications

• BSc/BEng in electrical engineering or related field.
• 3–10 years of power systems experience (seniority dependent).
• Knowledge of ETAP, PSS/E, SKM or equivalent software.
• Understanding of electrical standards (IEEE/IEC/NEC/NFPA 70E).
• Chartered status or progress towards chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyse electrical power systems including generation, transmission, protection networks.
• Perform load flow, short circuit, transient stability, and power quality studies.
• Develop single-line diagrams, protection coordination, and arc flash analyses.
• Lead HV/MV substation design with multi-disciplinary coordination.
• Create engineering deliverables, review vendor submittals, and support construction.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Load flow analysis

Protection coordination

Project leadership

Education

BSc/BEng in Electrical Engineering

Chartered status achieved or in progress

Tools

ETAP

PSS/E

SKM

PSCAD

MS Office

Job description

RED is a leading energy and engineering consultancy in the UK, seeking a seasoned Power Systems Engineer to join the Bicester office. You will design, analyse, and supervise power systems for data centres, utilities, and industrial clients, leading a design team for HV/MV substations.

You will use ETAP, PSS/E, SKM, and PSCAD to model networks, perform fault studies, and develop detailed calculations and equipment data sheets.