Principal Power Systems Engineer

Overview

In this role you will lead network planning, modelling and design for critical power and gas infrastructure, collaborating with DNOs/TSOs and cross-functional teams. You will drive high-stakes analyses and G99 compliance, while shaping ANM and AI-enabled solutions to optimise performance and revenue. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders and deliver robust, scalable power system designs for 132 kV+ networks. This is a hands-on, impact-focused position at the intersection of engineering excellence and strategic client leadership.

Pay / Benefits

• tailored benefits
• Learning and Development opportunities
• flexible work options
• equal opportunities and inclusive culture
• Disability Confident Committed Employer
• opportunity to build a diverse and empowered team

Responsibilities

• Network modelling and design using DigSILENT PowerFactory, IPSA, DINIS, PSS-SINCAL
• Perform Load Flow, thermal, voltage, and fault level analyses
• Prepare G99-compliant offers and approve schemes for DNOs/TSOs at EHV/HV
• Design and configure Active Network Management schemes (SGS, ZIV) and perform curtailment analysis
• Develop AI/ML-based automation solutions for power systems analysis
• Optimize technical and financial modelling for generation clients to maximise revenue
• Design Load/Generation forecasting methodologies for DNOs, TSOs, BESS operators
• Create whole-system flexibility management solutions for distribution networks
• Engage with client stakeholders as a trusted advisor on planning, modelling, and capital projects
• Protection design and substation design at 132 kV level

Key requirements

• Masters degree (PhD preferred) in Power Systems engineering; relevant bachelor’s degree with 10+ years’ experience accepted
• Experience with load flow, thermal/voltage constraints, fault level analyses in DNO/TSO contexts and large-scale projects
• Specialised experience with UK/IE distribution or transmission networks at 132 kV+
• Proficiency with DigSilent PowerFactory, PSS-E, PSS-SINCAL, IPSA
• Protection design toolset experience
• Understanding of automation/AI solutions using Python or DigSilent Programming Language
• Experience on Grid Supply Point-level substations (132 kV+) or protection design in client projects

• leadership
• stakeholder engagement
• trusted advisory and cross-functional collaboration
• DigSilent PowerFactory
• IPSA
• DINIS

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