Principal Consultant - Power Systems Design

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Principal Consultant – Power Systems DesignPosting Date: 22 May 2025City: ManchesterLocation:Manchester, United Kingdom, M1 3LDContract Type: PermanentDivision:Level of experience: Senior.Why Work at RINAHybrid Working Model: We offer flexible, hybrid working to support work-life balance and collaboration.Professional Growth: You’ll have access to technical training, professional development pathways, and the opportunity to work on international projects.Inclusive Culture: We foster a supportive, diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone is empowered to thrive.Innovation-Focused: Be part of a forward-thinking team driving the energy transition and solving real-world engineering challenges.ResponsibilitiesAs a senior technical leader in our Power Systems Team, you will play a key role in delivering complex consultancy projects, guiding junior engineers, supporting business development, and ensuring technical excellence in power systems studies.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and deliver power systems study projects (steady-state, RMS, and EMT-based)Support and prepare technical and commercial proposalsApply study results to system design and equipment specificationsInteract with clients, grid operators, developers, EPCs, and OEMsMentor junior team members and contribute to internal knowledge growthTechnical Expertise – You Bring At Least 5 of the Following:Load Flow, Reactive Power, Short-Circuit, Power Quality & Stability StudiesProtection coordination and Arc Flash analysisInsulation coordination (EMT), TRV, Ferro-resonance analysisTechno-economic assessments and grid compliance studiesHVDC systems and sub-synchronous interaction studiesScripting/automation of power analysis toolsExperience with software such as PowerFactory, PSCAD, PSSE, ETAP, Python, MATLABSubstation design and equipment specificationRenewable integration and corresponding grid codesTechnical due diligence for power projectsWhat You\’ll NeedBachelor’s, MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field10+ years’ relevant professional experienceChartered Engineer status (CEng) desirableStrong communication and presentation skillsExperience with UK Grid/Distribution Codes and stakeholders (e.g., NGESO, DNOs, developers)What You\’ll Get in ReturnGenerous Leave: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy more.Health & Wellbeing: Healthcare cover (with family options) + life assurance.Pension: 6% employer-matched pension contributions.Family Support: Paid parental leave + additional unpaid leave for reservists.Work-Life Balance: Cycle-to-work scheme + retail and lifestyle discounts. #J-18808-Ljbffr