Senior Power Systems Engineer – Energy & Grids (Hybrid)

RED Engineering Design; Bicester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 23–28 days

Hybrid Working

Pension scheme

Healthcare

Bonus awards

Training sponsorship

Volunteer leave

Wellness days

Job summary

RED Engineering Design is seeking a fully experienced Power Systems Engineer for its Bicester office. You will design and analyze complex electrical power systems, lead HV/MV substation projects, and coordinate with civil, mechanical, and control engineers to deliver turnkey solutions.

The role requires 3–10 years in power systems, proficiency in ETAP/PSS/E/SKM or equivalent, and strong knowledge of IEEE/IEC/NFPA standards. Hybrid working and UK-based travel are involved.

Qualifications

• BSc/BEng in electrical engineering or related field.
• 3–10 years of experience in power systems engineering.
• Experience with ETAP, PSS/E, SKM or equivalent software.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyse electrical power systems including generation, transmission, distribution, and protection networks.
• Carry out load flow, short circuit, transient stability, and power quality studies.
• Develop single-line diagrams, protection coordination studies, and arc flash analyses.
• Size and specify electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgear, cables, and busbars.
• Lead the HV/MV sub-station design with multi-disciplinary coordination for turnkey delivery.
• Model and simulate power systems using ETAP/PSCAD for harmonic analysis and PF correction.

Skills

Power systems design

Project coordination

UK standards knowledge

Communication skills

Education

BSc/BEng in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

ETAP

PSS/E

SKM

MS Office

Job description

RED Engineering Design is seeking a fully experienced Power Systems Engineer for its Bicester office. You will design and analyze complex electrical power systems, lead HV/MV substation projects, and coordinate with civil, mechanical, and control engineers to deliver turnkey solutions.

The role requires 3–10 years in power systems, proficiency in ETAP/PSS/E/SKM or equivalent, and strong knowledge of IEEE/IEC/NFPA standards. Hybrid working and UK-based travel are involved.