Senior Power Systems Engineer — Data Centre Projects (Hybrid)

Macstaff; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

7% matched pension contribution

25 days' holiday + Bank Holidays

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Job summary

Macstaff is seeking a Senior / Principal Power Systems Engineer for hybrid roles in London or Manchester. You will lead complex studies, develop robust LV/MV/HV distribution solutions and mentor engineers, while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams on high-value data centre projects.

The role offers a rapid career path, excellent benefits and a chance to influence outcomes across international projects within a fast-growing consultancy.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Chartered Engineer or progressing toward chartership.
• Experience in power systems design and project delivery.
• Proficient with ETAP, SKM, DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
• Experience in data centres or critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex power system studies and network analysis.
• Deliver load flow, short-circuit and protection coordination studies.
• Undertake arc flash assessments and transient analysis.
• Develop LV/MV/HV distribution solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers.
• Provide technical leadership at principal level.

Skills

Power systems design

Power systems analysis

Client interaction

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Project delivery

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Chartered Engineer / CEng

Tools

ETAP

SKM

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Job description

Macstaff is seeking a Senior / Principal Power Systems Engineer for hybrid roles in London or Manchester. You will lead complex studies, develop robust LV/MV/HV distribution solutions and mentor engineers, while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams on high-value data centre projects.

The role offers a rapid career path, excellent benefits and a chance to influence outcomes across international projects within a fast-growing consultancy.