Senior Power Systems Engineer

Matchtech; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Smart-working days

Healthcare cover

Pension and life assurance

Professional development support

Cycle-to-work scheme

Referral bonus

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Matchtech in Manchester is seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer to oversee electro-mechanical design of substations and lead multidisciplinary teams.

The role spans local and international projects for commercial, industrial and utility clients, with focus on 132 kV systems and protection & control.

Qualifications

• Experience in transmission and distribution engineering.
• Strong knowledge of UK electrical engineering standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design power systems up to 132 kV, with experience up to 400 kV preferred.
• Lead the engineering of utility substations, including primary design and protection & control.
• Develop SCADA systems and create single-line diagrams and layouts.
• Select and calculate CT/VTs; manage auxiliary AC/DC power systems.
• Prepare technical reports and client documentation.
• Mentor graduate engineers and consultants.
• Support cross-disciplinary project activities and business development.

Skills

Transmission & distribution

UK electrical standards

SCADA design

Substation safety

Mentoring graduates

Business development support

Tools

ETAP

P&C design

SLD drafting

Job description

Senior Power Systems Engineer

Our client, a leading consultancy in the power distribution sector, is currently seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer to join their team in Manchester. This permanent role involves executing the electro-mechanical design of substations, leading multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring solutions meet client requirements, legislation, and industry standards. The role spans a wide range of local and international projects for commercial, industrial, and utility clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing power systems up to 132 kV, with preference for experience up to 400 kV
• Leading the engineering of utility substations, including primary design and protection & control design
• Developing SCADA systems and creating single-line diagrams and substation layouts
• Selecting and calculating CT/VTs, and managing auxiliary AC/DC power systems
• Preparing technical reports and client documentation
• Assessing broader system contexts and understanding cross-disciplinary impacts
• Mentoring and developing graduate engineers and consultants

Job Requirements:

• Experience in transmission and distribution engineering
• Strong knowledge of UK electrical engineering standards and regulations
• Extensive utility substation engineering experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of SCADA system design and development
• Experience with substation safety and access training
• Ability to support business development and consulting activities
• Experience in installation and commissioning activities (desirable)

Preferred Skills and Attributes:

• Professional registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) with the Engineering Council
• Relevant Health & Safety qualifications (e.g., IOSH, NEBOSH)
• Good understanding of UK environmental and waste management legislation
• Strong team collaboration skills and experience in knowledge sharing

Benefits:

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays with an option to purchase additional holiday
• Up to 12 smart-working days per month (post-probation)
• Support for Military Reservists with 10 additional paid days
• Healthcare cover (family members can be added at extra cost)
• 6% matched pension and life assurance
• Professional development support to achieve chartership
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Cycle-to-work scheme and employee perks, including retail discounts
• Generous recruitment referral bonus
• Four half-days of paid leave for STEM Ambassador activities
• Season ticket loan

If you are an experienced Senior Power Systems Engineer looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in Manchester.