Senior Electrical Studies Engineer

Westwood Professional Services; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Electrical Studies Engineer to enhance utility-scale renewable energy projects. This role involves designing and optimizing systems for wind, solar, and battery storage facilities. You will perform critical electrical studies, ensure compliance with grid integration, and mentor junior engineers. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will directly contribute to the advancement of sustainable energy solutions. If you are passionate about renewable energy and have a strong background in electrical engineering, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in electrical plant design and system studies.
• Experience with renewable energy systems and grid integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical models and support project design processes.
• Conduct various electrical system studies and generate reports.
• Mentor and train junior engineers.

Skills

Electrical System Studies

Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Systems

Power Systems

Mentoring Junior Engineers

Project Design Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

ETAP

PSCAD

SKM Power*Tools

Python

VBA

Job description

Overview

Senior Electrical Studies Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Studies Engineer to play a pivotal role in designing and optimizing utility-scale renewable energy plants, including wind, solar, and battery storage facilities. The engineer will perform comprehensive electrical system studies, ensure compliance with interconnection requirements, facilitate seamless integration of renewable assets into the power grid, and mentor junior engineers.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with lead design engineers and clients to develop electrical models and support project design processes.
2. Create detailed system models representing the plant and conduct various studies such as short circuit, load flow, harmonics, insulation coordination, power loss, arc flash, grounding, lightning risk, and transient studies.
3. Generate written reports to communicate study results within project timelines.
4. Coordinate with internal teams, external clients, owners, and engineers to ensure project success.
5. Mentor and train junior studies engineers.
6. Review work of peers to ensure quality before client submission.

Required Experience

• Approximately 5–10 years in electrical plant design and system studies.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with a focus on power systems.
• Experience with utility-scale renewable energy systems, including wind, solar, and battery storage, with emphasis on system design and grid integration.
• Proficiency in electrical system studies such as short circuit, load flow, and reactive power.
• Knowledge of modeling software like DIgSILENT PowerFactory (preferred), ETAP, PSCAD, SKM Power*Tools, PSSE, PSLF, or similar.

Preferred Experience

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency with DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD, WinIGS, and/or CDEGS.
• Knowledge of Python and/or VBA.