Senior Power Systems Engineer - HV & 132kV Design

Calibre Search

Leeds

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Calibre Search represents an established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy in Leeds, seeking an experienced Power Systems Engineer to deliver electrical infrastructure designs from LV to 132kV and above.

You will work within a specialist power systems team across healthcare, education, energy centres and major infrastructure projects, providing technical input, detailed drawings and reports while liaising with clients, DNOs and contractors.

Qualifications

Degree qualified in Power Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
Strong experience in power systems engineering, ideally across 11kV to 132kV.
Experience working on larger and more complex power systems projects, with experience at 132kV and above highly desirable.
Experience within sectors such as healthcare, hospitals, universities, education or energy centres would be advantageous.
Strong technical knowledge of electrical distribution networks and power systems analysis.
Experience using software such as ETAP, IPSA+, ERACS, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, Trimble, Electrical OM or similar.
Strong AutoCAD skills; Revit experience would be advantageous.
Experience working with DNOs on new connections, upgrades and embedded generation schemes.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
A proactive approach to learning, technical development and problem solving.

Responsibilities

Electrical network design from LV through to 132kV.
Distribution substation design, including large private 11kV networks.
Load flow and fault-level analysis.
Protection and grading/selectivity studies.
Harmonic analysis and ENA ER G5/4 compliance.
Arc-flash and voltage stability assessments.
Insulation coordination studies.
Substation earthing design.
HV cable routing and network design.
Embedded generation and grid connection projects, including G99 applications.
Standby and peak generation schemes.
Liaising with DNOs regarding new connections and capacity upgrades.
Producing technical reports, specifications and drawings.
Undertaking site surveys and investigations.
Supporting contractors during project delivery and attending commissioning activities.
Providing specialist power systems advice to wider building services teams.