Senior Power Systems Engineer

Blackedge Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

Blackedge Consulting's London team is seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer to lead the design and analysis of high-performance electrical networks for data centres and critical infrastructure projects worldwide.

You will own power system studies from concept to commissioning, mentor engineers, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and deliver resilient solutions that meet demanding reliability standards.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering (BEng, MEng, or equivalent).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards chartership.
• Extensive experience in power systems engineering within data centres, utilities, renewable energy, or critical infrastructure sectors.
• Strong expertise in: Load Flow Analysis, Protection Coordination, Arc Flash Analysis.
• Proficiency in software such as ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, SKM, or equivalent.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and manage client relationships.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading power systems engineering on complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Delivering power system studies including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, and transient analysis.
• Acting as Technical Lead for major power infrastructure and substation projects.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams to achieve programme, budget, and quality objectives.
• Developing innovative electrical network solutions for mission-critical environments.
• Managing technical risk and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Building strong client relationships and acting as a trusted engineering advisor.
• Supporting proposal development, tender submissions, and business growth initiatives.
• Driving continuous improvement in engineering best practice and technical delivery.
• Coaching and mentoring engineers to strengthen team capability and succession planning.

Skills

Load Flow Analysis

Protection Coordination

Arc Flash Analysis

Technical Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (BEng/MEng)

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership

Tools

ETAP

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

SKM

Job description

Shape the Future of Critical Power Infrastructure

Are you ready to influence the design of the world's most critical digital infrastructure?

We're looking for a Senior Power Systems Engineer to join our client’s London team and help deliver resilient, high-performance electrical networks that power some of the most advanced data centres, critical facilities, and infrastructure projects across the globe.

This is far more than a traditional consultancy role. It's an opportunity to lead complex engineering challenges, shape technical standards, influence strategic decisions, and work alongside industry-leading specialists on projects where reliability is non-negotiable.

If you're driven by innovation, technical excellence, and making a tangible impact on mission-critical environments, this could be your next career-defining move.

Why Join Us?

Lead with Influence

Play a key role in shaping power systems engineering strategy, technical standards, and project delivery across a growing international business.

Tackle Complex Challenges

Work on large-scale data centres, critical facilities, substations, and high-capacity electrical networks that demand world-class engineering solutions.

Be a Trusted Technical Leader

Take ownership of power systems design and analysis from concept through to commissioning, guiding clients and project teams through critical decisions.

Accelerate Your Career

Gain visibility across major international projects while developing your leadership profile and technical expertise.

Contribute to advancements in power system resilience, energy efficiency, sustainability, and future-ready infrastructure design.

Develop Future Talent

Mentor and support engineers across the business, helping to build the next generation of power systems specialists.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading power systems engineering on complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Delivering power system studies including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, and transient analysis.
• Acting as Technical Lead for major power infrastructure and substation projects.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams to achieve programme, budget, and quality objectives.
• Developing innovative electrical network solutions for mission-critical environments.
• Managing technical risk and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Building strong client relationships and acting as a trusted engineering advisor.
• Supporting proposal development, tender submissions, and business growth initiatives.
• Driving continuous improvement in engineering best practice and technical delivery.
• Coaching and mentoring engineers to strengthen team capability and succession planning.

What We're Looking For

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering (BEng, MEng, or equivalent).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards chartership.
• Extensive experience in power systems engineering within data centres, utilities, renewable energy, or critical infrastructure sectors.
• Strong expertise in:
• Load Flow Analysis
• Protection Coordination
• Arc Flash Analysis
• Proficiency in software such as ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, SKM, or equivalent.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and manage client relationships.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• A passion for solving complex engineering challenges and delivering technical excellence.

What's In It For You?

High-profile mission-critical projects

Significant technical and leadership responsibility

Opportunities to influence engineering strategy and standards

Career progression within a growing international environment

Collaborative and supportive culture

Ongoing professional development and chartership support

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Ready to Power What’s Next?

Join a team delivering the infrastructure that supports the digital world. If you're looking for an opportunity to lead complex projects, influence critical decisions, and advance your career in power systems engineering, we'd love to hear from you.