Senior Power Systems Engineer

Jacobs; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Senior / Principal Power System Engineer to support its Future Energy & Power Systems team. The role involves leading power system studies, conducting feasibility assessments, and ensuring grid code compliance for projects in the power sector. Candidates must hold a degree in electrical engineering and demonstrate proficiency in power system modelling using software such as DIgSILENT and PSS/E. This role offers attractive benefits and opportunities for project innovation.

Benefits

Free single medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Professional development reimbursement

Paid volunteering time

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Degree or equivalent in electrical engineering or higher.
• Chartered membership of a professional institution is preferred.
• Previous work experience in power systems, utility and renewable projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system modelling and model verification.
• Conduct feasibility studies, including load flow and fault level assessments.
• Lead and deliver study activities including simulations and results analysis.

Skills

Power system modelling and analysis

Communication skills

Technical report writing

Education

Degree in electrical engineering

Masters or PhD in a relevant field

Tools

DIgSILENT

PSS/E

ETAP

PSCAD

Job description

Market Energy

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We are looking to recruit a Senior / Principal Power System Engineer to our ‘Future Energy & Power Systems’ team who will effectively support our business by helping to grow activities across all areas of the power sector from generation (thermal, renewables & storage), transmission, distribution and industrial systems. This will include modelling and performing various power system studies for our major clients worldwide. Our team is based around the UK, at offices in London, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Reading, Cardiff and Bristol; flexibility to travel between offices and client locations on occasion is desirable.

The role is one of the components of a growth strategy to position Jacobs to meet the requirements of the energy transition. As part of our team, you’ll be leading and delivering a range of services throughout our study projects, including but not limited to :

• Power system modelling and model verification
• Feasibility studies, including load flow and fault level assessments
• Determining equipment performance specifications
• Grid Code compliance studies
• Interconnection / impact studies
• Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) studies including Insulation Coordination, Transient Recovery Voltage, Transient overvoltage and lightning studies
• Producing coherent and concise technical reports
• Contributing technical material and level of effort estimates to proposals
• Leading and delivering study activities for example technical support to proposals, modelling and performing the simulations, results analysis and reporting
• Leading and contributing to client meetings & presentations, technical discussions etc.
• Working closely with team members in the UK and across the globe for studies in transmission, distribution, renewables, and industrial systems
• Projects integrating low carbon technologies into the network
• Developing innovation projects and securing funding through funding mechanisms like the Network Innovation Allowance and Strategic Innovation Fund

Here's what you'll need

• Minimum of a Degree or equivalent in electrical engineering or higher, Masters or PhD in a relevant field.
• Membership of a recognised professional institution / organisation preferably at a Chartered level – Proficient in power system modelling and analysis using DIgSILENT, PSS/E, ETAP and PSCAD software.
• Previous work experience in power systems, utility and renewable projects.

Why Jacobs?

People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family‑friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively programme which incorporates matched‑funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

Diversity and Accessibility

As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

Application Support

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