Energy Consultant – Electrical

Company: Arup
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will help develop electrical infrastructure and power systems solutions to support the energy transition. You’ll join a collaborative energy team located in Manchester or Sheffield, working on grid integration, electrification, and low-carbon projects. You’ll analyse and model electrical systems, contribute to feasibility studies, and produce technical deliverables for multidisciplinary teams. The opportunity offers exposure to high-impact decarbonisation initiatives, strong professional development, and pathways toward Chartered Engineer status.

Pay / Benefits

  • Profit Share
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Accident insurance
  • Income protection
  • Flexible benefits

Responsibilities

  • Support technical analysis and modelling of electrical power systems
  • Assist with feasibility studies and early-stage infrastructure design
  • Contribute to HV grid connection studies and network assessments
  • Develop technical reports, calculations, and engineering deliverables
  • Support design and assessment of electrical infrastructure solutions
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on low-carbon energy projects
  • Provide input on electrical requirements of renewable generation, storage, and decarbonisation strategies

Key requirements

  • MEng (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, preferably with Power Systems focus
  • Strong fundamentals in Power Systems, Electrical Distribution Networks, Electrical Infrastructure Design
  • Understanding of power systems and network studies, grid connection processes, grid capacity and network constraints
  • Experience with DNOs/TSOs through study or practice
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills
  • Interest in energy transition, renewables, electrification, and low-carbon infrastructure
  • Desire to work toward Chartered Engineer status and professional membership (e.g. IET)
  • Analytical mindset
  • Problem-solving
  • Technical communication
  • Power Systems
  • Electrical Distribution Networks
  • Grid connection processes

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Posted: September 16th, 2026