Senior Power Systems Engineer

Morson Edge; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Hybrid work

Stakeholder pension

Denplan

25 days holiday

Hands-on training

Great environment

Growth opportunity

Job summary

Aurora Power, now part of the Morson Praxis group, is seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer to join its UK energy team in Bristol. You will lead power system studies, liaise with clients and manage project delivery while mentoring junior staff. The role requires 5+ years in consultancy-type environments and Chartered Engineer progress.

Expertise with loadflow, short circuit, harmonics, and G99 studies, plus hands-on use of DIgSILENT, PSS/E, ETAP or IPSA, is essential. Hybrid working available.

Qualifications

• MSc, MEng or equivalent required.
• 5+ years' experience in electrical engineering design or analysis.
• Knowledge of DIgSILENT, PSS/E, ETAP, IPSA or similar.
• Experience with loadflow, short circuit, harmonic studies and G99.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients and manage project delivery.
• Support junior team members and assist in study delivery.
• Perform wide range of power system studies and simulations.
• Utilise DIgSILENT, PSS/E, ETAP or IPSA for analyses.

Skills

Client liaison

Project delivery

Mentoring juniors

Power systems analysis

Education

MSc/MEng or equivalent

Tools

DIgSILENT

PSS/E

ETAP

IPSA

PSCAD

Job description

Senior Power Systems Engineer We are currently recruiting for a Senior Power Systems engineer to help strengthen our power system analysis team. This role is based in Bristol. Candidates should have a master's in electrical engineering, or a related field, and have a good understanding of electrical engineering theory and power systems analysis. The candidate should be confident in liaising with Clients, managing project delivery and supporting junior staff member. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years' experience gained within a consultancy, ICP, DNO, or similar environment and at least 4 years' experience in power system studies and simulation, or have a related background in power system protection. Candidates are expected to be working toward, or have already achieved, chartered engineer status (CEng). This role is specialist in nature and will cover a wide range of studies. Candidates are expected to be fully familiar with loadflow analysis, short circuit studies, harmonics (G5.5 Stage 3), voltage disturbance (P28) and Generator G99 studies. Candidates are expected to be familiar with a power system analysis package such as DIgSILENT, ETAP, IPSA, SKM, PSS/E or similar. Knowledge and experience with PSCAD would be a distinct advantage. Candidates should be present in the UK, and should be able to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship. Applications from more experienced engineers is also welcome, however this is a Senior level role. Aurora Power are now part of the Morson Praxis group.

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Essential Characteristics

• MSc, MEng or equivalent.
• 5+ years' experience in electrical engineering design or analysis.
• Knowledge of DIgSILENT, PSS/E, ETAP, IPSA or similar
• Experience of loadflow, short circuit, arc flash, voltage disturbance harmonics, G99 and stability studies.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng).
• Confident in dealing with clients and supporting junior team members

Desirable Characteristics

• Knowledge of EMT analysis in PSCAD (or similar)
• Knowledge of protection and control systems
• Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Benefits

• Competitive pay in line with experience
• Hybrid working - 3 days in office
• Stakeholder pension.
• Denplan.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (full time basis).
• Hands on training and varied workload.
• Great working environment.
• Opportunity to grow with the Company.