Power Systems Studies Lead — Hybrid & Growth Role

SNC-Lavalin; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Birmingham seeks an experienced Power Systems Studies Lead. The role involves delivering complex power system studies in collaboration with clients and offshore teams. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and extensive experience in power systems. Key responsibilities include leading technical proposals, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The position offers competitive salaries and a flexible working culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible holiday allowances

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in power system studies across transmission, distribution, and industrial networks.
• Strong understanding of industry standards (e.g., BS, IEC, IEEE) and transmission owner requirements.
• Experience with one of the transmission owners is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex power system studies including load flow and stability analysis.
• Liaise directly with clients to understand project requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal capability development.

Skills

Power system studies

Client engagement

Mentoring

Team coordination

Technical proposal development

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

ETAP

PSCAD

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Birmingham seeks an experienced Power Systems Studies Lead. The role involves delivering complex power system studies in collaboration with clients and offshore teams. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and extensive experience in power systems. Key responsibilities include leading technical proposals, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The position offers competitive salaries and a flexible working culture.