Power Systems Engineer

Overview

In this role you will lead power network design and modelling for Critical National Infrastructure clients in the UK and Ireland. You will oversee technical teams and act as a trusted adviser to client leadership, shaping network planning, flexibility, and generation integration strategies. You’ll work on modelling and analysis across several tools to support major EHV/HV connections, protection interfaces, and ANM implementations. The opportunity offers scope to influence large-scale power networks and AI-enabled optimisation.

Pay / Benefits

• tailored benefits
• learning and development opportunities
• flexible work options

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage networks design and modelling teams (up to 10 staff) for DNO/TSO clients
• Conduct network modelling and design using DigSILENT PowerFactory, IPSA, DINIS, PSS-SINCAL and related tools
• Perform load flow, thermal, voltage, and fault level analyses
• Prepare G99-compliant offer letters for EHV/HV connections on behalf of DNOs/TSOs
• Design and configure Active Network Management schemes on platforms such as SGS and ZIV
• Carry out curtailment analysis for ANM schemes
• Develop AI/ML oriented software solutions to automate power system analyses
• Architect technical and financial models for generation clients to optimise revenue
• Design forecasts for load and generation for DNOs/TSOs and BESS operators
• Develop whole-system flexibility management solutions for distribution networks
• Engage with client-side departments to act as a trusted advisor on planning, modelling and capital projects
• Support protection design for 33 kV and above infrastructure and design battery storage and data centre electricals

Key requirements

• Masters/PhD or Bachelors in Power Systems engineering or equivalent
• Experience with load flow, thermal and voltage constraint analysis and fault level assessment for DNOs/TSOs and large generation projects
• Specialised experience with UK/Ireland power distribution or transmission networks at 132 kV and above
• Proficiency with DigSilent PowerFactory, PSS-E, PSS-SINCAL, IPSA
• Experience creating automation and AI solutions using Python or DigSilent scripting
• Understanding of substation design and protection principles (33 kV and above)
• Working knowledge of DigSilent PowerFactory and Python coding (weighted)

• Leadership and people management
• Client-facing advisory skills
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Power systems modelling (PowerFactory, PSS-E, SINCAL, IPSA)
• Load flow, thermal, voltage, fault level analyses
• Active Network Management (ANM) platforms (SGS, ZIV)

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