Senior Power Systems Engineer

Vantage Consulting; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Private dental cover

7% employer pension contribution

4x salary life assurance

Income protection

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Vantage Consulting in Manchester is seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer to lead power system studies and design for complex infrastructure projects. You will work on HV/MV systems, grid connections, substations and critical electrical infrastructure, with a focus on reliability and regulatory compliance.

The role offers hybrid working in Manchester and core hours 10am-4pm, with a strong emphasis on technical delivery and client liaison.

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience within Power Systems Engineering.
• Strong electrical engineering background with a relevant electrical engineering qualification.
• Demonstrable experience in power systems analysis and design.
• Experience using power system analysis software such as ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory and SKM PowerTools.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution and power system principles.
• Experience producing and reviewing technical calculations, studies and engineering documentation.
• Ability to interpret electrical system information including single-line diagrams and network data.
• Experience delivering engineering work within agreed project requirements and timescales.
• Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information to clients and stakeholders.
• Experience supporting and developing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead power systems studies, analysis and design.
• Perform load flow, short circuit, protection, harmonic analysis and other assessments.
• Develop electrical power system architectures for complex projects.
• Support HV and MV electrical distribution system design and analysis.
• Use specialist software such as ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory and SKM.
• Review networks to identify risks and optimization opportunities.
• Produce technical reports, calculations, specifications and documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with UK and international standards.
• Provide input across lifecycle stages of projects.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical and other disciplines.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Support project planning and ensure timely delivery against programmes.

Skills

Power Systems Engineering

Power system analysis

Electrical distribution

Education

Electrical engineering qualification

Tools

ETAP

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

SKM PowerTools

Job description

Senior Power Systems Engineer

Location: Manchester - Hybrid
Salary: Up to £70,000
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, with core hours of 10am-4pm

The Opportunity

An established and rapidly growing engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Power Systems Engineer to join its specialist power engineering team in Manchester.
The business delivers complex engineering and design solutions across mission-critical and critical infrastructure environments, working on technically challenging projects where power availability, resilience and system performance are fundamental.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Power Systems Engineer looking to take greater technical responsibility for the analysis, design and delivery of complex electrical power systems, while also working closely with clients and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
The role offers exposure to major power infrastructure projects, including HV and MV systems, grid connections, substations and critical electrical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake and technically lead power systems studies, analysis and design
• Carry out studies including load flow, short circuit/fault analysis, protection and coordination, harmonic analysis and other power system assessments
• Develop and assess electrical power system architectures for complex infrastructure projects
• Support the design and analysis of HV and MV electrical distribution systems
• Use specialist power systems software including ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory and/or SKM
• Review electrical networks to identify technical risks, constraints and opportunities for optimisation
• Produce high-quality technical reports, calculations, specifications and supporting engineering documentation
• Ensure designs and studies comply with relevant UK and international standards, regulations and client requirements
• Provide technical input throughout different stages of the engineering and project lifecycle
• Work collaboratively with electrical, mechanical and other specialist engineering disciplines
• Provide technical guidance and support to less experienced engineers where required
• Support project planning and ensure engineering deliverables are completed to agreed programmes and quality standards
• Liaise directly with clients, utilities, contractors and other project stakeholders
• Build strong client relationships and communicate complex technical findings clearly
• Support the wider team in identifying technical solutions to complex power infrastructure challenges

About You

You will be an experienced electrical or power systems engineer with a strong background in power system analysis and design.
You should be comfortable taking responsibility for technical deliverables and working on complex projects where system reliability, resilience and regulatory compliance are critical.

Essential Experience

• Proven professional experience within Power Systems Engineering
• Strong electrical engineering background with a relevant electrical engineering qualification
• Demonstrable experience in power systems analysis and design
• Experience using power system analysis software such as:
• ETAP
• DIgSILENT PowerFactory
• SKM PowerTools
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution and power system principles
• Experience producing and reviewing technical calculations, studies and engineering documentation
• Ability to interpret electrical system information including single-line diagrams and network data
• Experience delivering engineering work within agreed project requirements and timescales
• Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to confidently communicate technical information to clients and other stakeholders
• Experience supporting and developing client relationships

Desirable Experience

Experience within highly regulated, mission-critical or critical infrastructure environments would be particularly beneficial.
Relevant sector exposure could include:

• Data centres and mission-critical facilities
• Power and energy infrastructure
• Utilities
• Industrial infrastructure
• Major electrical distribution projects
• Other highly regulated engineering environments

Experience of HV/MV systems, substations, grid connections, protection studies, harmonics or critical power infrastructure would also be advantageous.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a growing specialist engineering environment working on technically complex power infrastructure projects, with access to multidisciplinary expertise and significant opportunities for continued technical development.
The position combines hands-on technical engineering, project delivery and client interaction, making it well suited to an experienced engineer who wants to continue developing both their technical and commercial responsibilities.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £70,000, depending on experience
• 10% average bonus
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days' annual leave
• 7% employer pension contribution with 5% employee contribution
• Annual salary reviews
• 4x salary life assurance
• Income protection
• Private healthcare
• Private dental cover
• Hybrid working - typically 2-3 days per week in the Manchester office
• Flexible working with 10am-4pm core hours

The successful candidate can start in line with their existing notice period.