Principal Consultant (EMT Lead)

TNEI; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy consultancy in the UK is seeking a Principal Consultant (EMT Lead) to lead studies and mentor junior staff in Manchester or Glasgow. Candidates should have extensive experience in power system consultancy for renewable energy and proficiency in electromagnetic transient analysis tools. This is a full-time role with opportunities for professional growth and travel, offering competitive salary based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in power system consultancy services for renewable generation.
• Extensive knowledge of electromagnetic transient analysis.
• Experience in performing power system studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead EMT studies for a range of clients.
• Mentor and train junior colleagues.
• Maintain client relationships and develop partnerships.
• Maintain client relationships and travel within the UK and overseas as required.

Skills

Power system consultancy

Electromagnetic transient analysis

Written and verbal communication

DPL, Python or similar modelling

Tools

PSCAD

EMTP-ATP

EMTP-RV

Python

Power systems

EMT studies

Project management

Grid connection studies

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Principal Consultant (EMT Lead) role at TNEI.

SALARY: Competitive and based on experience and qualifications.

LOCATION: Manchester or Glasgow

TNEI is a specialist consultancy in the energy sector. We help our clients respond to the complex challenges of integrating low-carbon technology into our everyday lives. Our technical prowess combines power systems analysis, renewables design and integration solutions, and environmental services. We have an enviable reputation in the power systems sector and have an abundance of technical expertise across design, planning, modelling and analysis of electrical networks.

Changes in the energy system – including decarbonisation of heating and transport and decentralisation of energy resources – are presenting a range of exciting challenges for the industry, and us. TNEI is seeing a vast array of new opportunities to study these challenges and work with our clients to solve issues, enable change and stay at the forefront of innovation in the power sector.

TNEI’s Connections team works with a variety of clients to provide consultancy services, primarily in the areas of power system analysis and grid connection studies, including load flow; fault level; dynamic G99/Grid Code compliance studies such as fault ride through, voltage control, and frequency response; power quality assessments including G5/5, EREC P28 and P29; and insulation co-ordination studies. We also perform protection, earthing, and arc flash studies. We combine these skills to deliver comprehensive and leading-edge innovative solutions to our clients.

Responsibilities (Duties and Responsibilities Will Include)

• Lead EMT studies for a range of clients.
• Mentor and train junior colleagues in EMT analysis.
• Work with the Connections Team Director on proposal activity and provide timely and efficient responses to enquiries and opportunities.
• Perform consultant and Project Manager roles as required to deliver projects efficiently.
• Ensure quality assurance of all team deliverables, including proposals and project reports.
• Maintain client relationships and support the team to develop these relationships with their clients.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and manage partnerships with other consultancies and industry bodies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and other legislative and company requirements.
• Work with all consultants in the team to ensure that lessons learnt are communicated and team skills are developed.

Requirements

Essential requirements include:

• Demonstrable experience of providing power system consultancy services for renewable generation developers and network operators. Experience in offshore wind will be highly preferable.
• Thorough understanding of the relevant standards and their application.
• Extensive, detailed knowledge of electromagnetic transient analysis with direct involvement in delivery of detailed EMT studies in PSCAD, EMTP-ATP, EMTP-RV or similar.
• Extensive experience in overseeing performance of a range of EMT studies and analysing EMT phenomena at transmission and distribution voltages, including:
• TOV
• Statistical switching
• Transformer, reactor, and cable energisation and de-energisation
• Fault and fault clearance
• Induced current switching
• Lightning surge transients (OHLs, substations, and offshore WTGs)
• Circuit breaker capability (fault current interruption capability, TRV, RRRV, out-of-phase synchronisation)
• Excellent written and verbal communications with both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Capability in DPL, Python, or other modelling languages.
• Experience of performing a range of power system studies, such as dynamics or power quality.
• Working knowledge of power system protection settings and co-ordination.
• Earthing study design utilising CDEGs.
• Detailed cable thermal rating calculations.
• Transformer design and rating calculations.
• System losses calculations.
• Ability and willingness to travel independently within the UK and occasionally overseas to industrial sites.

How to apply

Please apply using the ‘Apply Now’ form on the Careers Page on our website, and upload your CV and covering letter, demonstrating why you are suitable for the role and any previous experience.

Closing date for applications: 15 September 2025

We shall be interviewing suitable candidates on a continuous basis; therefore, if you are planning to apply, we recommend that you do so without delay.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management, Project Management, and Engineering

Industries

• Services for Renewable Energy