Principal Consultant - Power Systems Studies

RINA Piraeus Team; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy transition seeks a Principal Consultant for Power Systems Studies in Manchester. This senior role includes delivering complex consultancy projects, mentoring junior engineers, and requires extensive expertise in power systems analysis and design. You'll benefit from a hybrid working model, generous leave, health coverage, and a focus on professional growth.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Healthcare cover with family options

6% employer-matched pension contributions

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• 10+ years' relevant professional experience required.
• Experience with UK Grid/Distribution Codes and stakeholders needed.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead power systems study projects and deliver consultancy.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to internal knowledge.
• Prepare technical and commercial proposals.

Skills

Load Flow

Protection coordination

Short-Circuit Studies

Power Quality

Scripting/automation

Education

Bachelor’s, MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PowerFactory

PSCAD

MATLAB

Job description

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Principal Consultant - Power Systems Studies

Posting Date: 22 May 2025

City: Manchester

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom, M1 3LD

Contract Type: Permanent

Division:

Level of experience: Senior

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Why Work at RINA

Hybrid Working Model: We offer flexible, hybrid working to support work-life balance and collaboration.

Professional Growth: You’ll have access to technical training, professional development pathways, and the opportunity to work on international projects.

Inclusive Culture: We foster a supportive, diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone is empowered to thrive.

Innovation-Focused: Be part of a forward-thinking team driving the energy transition and solving real-world engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

As a senior technical leader in our Power Systems Team, you will play a key role in delivering complex consultancy projects, guiding junior engineers, supporting business development, and ensuring technical excellence in power systems studies.

Key Responsibilities
Lead and deliver power systems study projects (steady-state, RMS, and EMT-based)

Support and prepare technical and commercial proposals

Apply study results to system design and equipment specifications

Interact with clients, grid operators, developers, EPCs, and OEMs

Mentor junior team members and contribute to internal knowledge growth

Technical Expertise – You Bring At Least 5 of the Following:
Load Flow, Reactive Power, Short-Circuit, Power Quality & Stability Studies

Protection coordination and Arc Flash analysis

Insulation coordination (EMT), TRV, Ferro-resonance analysis

Techno-economic assessments and grid compliance studies

HVDC systems and sub-synchronous interaction studies

Scripting/automation of power analysis tools

Experience with software such as PowerFactory, PSCAD, PSSE, ETAP, Python, MATLAB

Substation design and equipment specification

Renewable integration and corresponding grid codes

Technical due diligence for power projects

What You'll Need

Bachelor’s, MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

10+ years’ relevant professional experience

Chartered Engineer status (CEng) desirable

Strong communication and presentation skills

Experience with UK Grid/Distribution Codes and stakeholders (e.g., NGESO, DNOs, developers)

What You'll Get in Return

Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy more.
Health & Wellbeing: Healthcare cover (with family options) + life assurance.
Pension: 6% employer-matched pension contributions.
Family Support: Paid parental leave + additional unpaid leave for reservists.
Work-Life Balance: Cycle-to-work scheme + retail and lifestyle discounts.