Principal Power Systems Electrical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Cowes; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks a Principal Power Systems Electrical Engineer to join their Electrical Verification Team. In this role, you'll conduct critical power system analyses and collaborate with stakeholders while mentoring team members. The opportunity offers competitive remuneration with hybrid working options and a supportive work culture that values inclusivity.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working arrangements

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work scheme

Employee discounts

Eligibility for annual incentive

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership is essential.
• Knowledge of high power and medium voltage systems is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Conducting load flow, short circuit, and stability analysis.
• Management and analysis of the electrical load budget.
• Preparing technical reports and advising recommendations.

Skills

Knowledge of high power and medium voltage power systems

Stakeholder management

Experience conducting electrical load budget and load flow analysis

Education

Degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience

Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership

Tools

ETAP

Simulink/Simscape

MATLAB

Job description

Job Description

Job Title:Principal Power Systems Electrical Engineer

Location:Barrow-In-Furness & Filton

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary:Competitive

What you’ll be doing:

• Conducting load flow, short circuit, and stability analysis of an electrical power system




• Management and analysis of the electrical load budget




• Developing and validating electrical models




• Collaborating with multi-discipline teams, suppliers and stakeholders on matters related to the power system




• Preparing technical reports, calculations, and presentations communicating results and advising recommendations




• Developing and mentoring other team members

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

• Degree qualified or equivalent experience in electrical engineering




• Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership




• Knowledge of high power and medium voltage power systems and distributions




• Experience conducting electrical load budget and load flow analysis




• An understanding in power system analysis software tools (e.g., ETAP, Simulink/Simscape, MATLAB)




• Stakeholder management experience

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Electrical Verification Team:

As part of the Electrical Verification Team, you will be involved in the verification and validation of the power system, conducting analysis, and performing calculations to support the maturity and design of the electrical platform. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date:17th May 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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