Principal Power Systems/Electrical Engineer

jobs24.co.uk; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as part of the Electrical Verification Team, where your expertise in electrical power systems will be valued. You will conduct vital analyses, manage electrical load budgets, and collaborate with diverse teams to ensure the integrity of power systems. This role offers the opportunity to develop and mentor others while contributing to innovative projects that make a real difference. With a commitment to inclusivity and support for all employees, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic environment. Enjoy competitive benefits, including a pension scheme and flexible working options, as you embark on this rewarding journey.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Enhanced Annual Leave Allowance

Company Contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible Working

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2work

Employee Discounts

Annual Incentive Eligibility

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in power system analysis and load flow analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conducting load flow and stability analysis of electrical power systems.
• Preparing technical reports and advising recommendations.

Skills

Electrical Power System Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Load Flow Analysis

Electrical Load Budget Management

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership

Tools

ETAP

Simulink/Simscape

MATLAB

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Conducting load flow, short circuit, and stability analysis of an electrical power system
2. Management and analysis of the electrical load budget
3. Developing and validating electrical models
4. Collaborating with multi-discipline teams, suppliers, and stakeholders on matters related to the power system
5. Preparing technical reports, calculations, and presentations communicating results and advising recommendations
6. Developing and mentoring other team members
7. Knowledge of high power and medium voltage power systems and distributions
8. Experience conducting electrical load budget and load flow analysis
9. An understanding in power system analysis software tools (e.g., ETAP, Simulink/Simscape, MATLAB)
10. Stakeholder management experience

Minimum Qualifications

1. Degree qualified or equivalent experience in electrical engineering
2. Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership

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 nationalities 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 National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Salary: Competitive. 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 diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability 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.