Senior & Principal Electrical Power System Engineer - Staff

坯潤; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is recruiting for Senior/Principal Electrical Power System Engineers in Reading. The role involves running simulations, producing engineering documents, and providing technical solutions. Candidates should hold a degree in Electrical Engineering and have experience using ETAP for advanced power system modelling.

Qualifications

• Advanced experience in ETAP Power System Modelling required.
• Extensive experience in a multi-disciplinary engineering office.
• Good experience with O&G facilities design.

Responsibilities

• Run power system simulations of complex systems and deliver engineering solutions.
• Provide technical input into major equipment sizing and produce engineering drawings.
• Review project SoW and ensure deliverables meet quality standards.

Skills

Power System modelling ETAP

Load flows

Harmonic analysis

Protection coordination studies

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

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Senior & Principal Electrical Power System Engineer - Staff, Reading

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Client:

Wood

Location:

Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Wood is currently recruiting for Senior/Principal Electrical Power System Engineers on a hybrid contract basis for upcoming projects.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects, and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. We work on some of the largest projects globally with an outstanding list of energy clients. Our projects span the globe and beyond.

The Engineer will be responsible for running power system simulations of complex systems, taking ownership of the power system model and studies, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions for the assigned project.

Responsibilities include providing technical input into major equipment sizing, producing Power Generation & Distribution Engineering drawings/documents (equipment lists, key line diagrams, load schedules, cable schedules), and checking against design specifications while meeting client and international standards.

Must have advanced experience using Power System modelling ETAP package, including running load flows, short-circuit, transient stability, static/dynamic motor starting, harmonic analysis, arc-flash, and protection coordination studies, and issuing corresponding power system study reports.

Work scope includes reviewing project SoW, providing protection engineering solutions, recognizing and communicating opportunities in the design process, identifying scope changes, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards, following project schedule and controlling costs, liaising with clients and vendors, and understanding company and client policies.

Qualifications include a degree in Electrical Engineering, formal training in advanced ETAP Power System Modelling, extensive experience in a multi-disciplinary engineering office, and good experience with O&G facilities design. The candidate should be able to prioritize workload, demonstrate self-motivation, and have a positive working attitude.