Senior Power Systems Engineer

Senior Power Systems Engineer

Location: Manchester - Hybrid
Salary: Up to £70,000
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, with core hours of 10am-4pm

The Opportunity

An established and rapidly growing engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Power Systems Engineer to join its specialist power engineering team in Manchester.
The business delivers complex engineering and design solutions across mission-critical and critical infrastructure environments, working on technically challenging projects where power availability, resilience and system performance are fundamental.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Power Systems Engineer looking to take greater technical responsibility for the analysis, design and delivery of complex electrical power systems, while also working closely with clients and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
The role offers exposure to major power infrastructure projects, including HV and MV systems, grid connections, substations and critical electrical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake and technically lead power systems studies, analysis and design
Carry out studies including load flow, short circuit/fault analysis, protection and coordination, harmonic analysis and other power system assessments
Develop and assess electrical power system architectures for complex infrastructure projects
Support the design and analysis of HV and MV electrical distribution systems
Use specialist power systems software including ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory and/or SKM
Review electrical networks to identify technical risks, constraints and opportunities for optimisation
Produce high-quality technical reports, calculations, specifications and supporting engineering documentation
Ensure designs and studies comply with relevant UK and international standards, regulations and client requirements
Provide technical input throughout different stages of the engineering and project lifecycle
Work collaboratively with electrical, mechanical and other specialist engineering disciplines
Provide technical guidance and support to less experienced engineers where required
Support project planning and ensure engineering deliverables are completed to agreed programmes and quality standards
Liaise directly with clients, utilities, contractors and other project stakeholders
Build strong client relationships and communicate complex technical findings clearly
Support the wider team in identifying technical solutions to complex power infrastructure challenges

About You

You will be an experienced electrical or power systems engineer with a strong background in power system analysis and design.
You should be comfortable taking responsibility for technical deliverables and working on complex projects where system reliability, resilience and regulatory compliance are critical.

Essential Experience

Proven professional experience within Power Systems Engineering
Strong electrical engineering background with a relevant electrical engineering qualification
Demonstrable experience in power systems analysis and design
Experience using power system analysis software such as:
ETAP
DIgSILENT PowerFactory
SKM PowerTools
Strong understanding of electrical distribution and power system principles
Experience producing and reviewing technical calculations, studies and engineering documentation
Ability to interpret electrical system information including single-line diagrams and network data
Experience delivering engineering work within agreed project requirements and timescales
Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to confidently communicate technical information to clients and other stakeholders
Experience supporting and developing client relationships

Desirable Experience

Experience within highly regulated, mission-critical or critical infrastructure environments would be particularly beneficial.
Relevant sector exposure could include:

Data centres and mission-critical facilities
Power and energy infrastructure
Utilities
Industrial infrastructure
Major electrical distribution projects
Other highly regulated engineering environments
Experience of HV/MV systems, substations, grid connections, protection studies, harmonics or critical power infrastructure would also be advantageous.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a growing specialist engineering environment working on technically complex power infrastructure projects, with access to multidisciplinary expertise and significant opportunities for continued technical development.
The position combines hands-on technical engineering, project delivery and client interaction, making it well suited to an experienced engineer who wants to continue developing both their technical and commercial responsibilities.

Salary & Benefits

Salary up to £70,000, depending on experience
10% average bonus
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Option to purchase an additional 5 days' annual leave
7% employer pension contribution with 5% employee contribution
Annual salary reviews
4x salary life assurance
Income protection
Private healthcare
Private dental cover
Hybrid working - typically 2-3 days per week in the Manchester office
Flexible working with 10am-4pm core hours
The successful candidate can start in line with their existing notice period
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed