Power Systems Engineer in Birmingham

We have an exciting opportunity for a Power Systems Electrical Engineer to join a dedicated Power Systems Engineering Team at CPW. This is a permanent full-time position working 36.25 hours per week under our agile framework.

About CPW

We are passionate and experienced mechanical, electrical and low-carbon engineers who enjoy bringing buildings to life in ways that are better for the world. We’re a friendly team intent on bringing sustainability to the building services industry through design. We relish working collaboratively with our clients to solve their biggest problems. Our clients span a wide range of sectors, including: healthcare, education, residential, commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, zero carbon and public sector. Through the application of research-led design, innovation, and sustainable methodologies we can create tailored solutions that meet the needs of our clients, whilst also being positive for the environment and delivering on net-zero carbon.

Our people are the beating heart of our organisation. With over 380 staff across 13 office locations, we run an international operation spanning the UK, Poland and India. Our business is a family, where each person plays an important role in the day-to-day operation which contribute to its success. As such, staff well-being is our top priority. We are invested in our people; we strive to ensure that each member of our staff is fulfilled to be the best they can be. Ultimately, our people are our power.

Key responsibilities

• Working on a variety of interesting projects across varied sectors.
• Providing support for projects that require specialist power systems engineering input and/or developing detailed designs for pure power systems projects.
• Undertaking site surveys to report on condition and suitability.
• 230V/400V/11kV electrical infrastructure design.
• Distribution substation designs (from simple single standalone to private large 11kV network).
• Developing technical reports and specifications.
• Liaison and negotiations with DNO’s (new connections, upgrades in capacity etc.).
• Network modelling and simulation.
• Integrating embedded generation projects including G99 applications and supporting studies.
• Substation earthing design.
• HV cable routing drawings.
• Selectivity (Protection and grading studies).
• Standby generation design for resilient networks.
• Attendance at design team meetings and presenting work to clients.
• Visiting sites to inspect installations and review contractor’s work.

Activities Undertaken

• Network design for electrical distribution networks from Low Voltage up to 132kV.
• Load flow and fault level analysis.
• Protection and grading studies.
• Harmonic Analysis to demonstrate compliance with ENA ER G5/4.
• Arc Flash assessments.
• Voltage stability analysis.
• Insulation coordination studies.
• Site surveys and investigations.
• Substation and cable network design.
• Generation schemes, including standby and peak power, wind turbines and solar photovoltaic schemes.
• Submission of documentation to DNO’s and obtaining compliance and approval for embedded generation schemes to be connected.
• Substation earthing design.
• Production of specifications and drawings.
• Technical Reports.
• Liaison with contractors during project execution.
• Site attendance during commissioning.
• Offering powers system advice to building services engineers.

Key Attributes

The successful candidate will have a Degree in Power System Engineering or related discipline and previous experience of working in an engineering environment. Experience of using ETAP, IPSA+, ERACS, Power Factory, Trimble, Electrical OM or similar software. Experience of using AutoCAD essential and Revit software would be advantageous but is not essential. The individual should have good communication skills, a strong willingness to learn and a desire to develop new and existing skills.

What we offer

We are invested in our people and offer a competitive benefit package to all our employees:

• Excellent growth and career opportunities.
• A forward thinking, agile approach to working.
• Training and mentoring from senior well-established engineers.
• Competitive pay and enhanced sickness/maternity/paternity pay schemes.
• Generous Annual Leave entitlement with the opportunity to buy and sell leave.
• Interesting and technically challenging projects.
• Recruitment referral bonus scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Electrical vehicle scheme.
• Eye care vouchers.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Full allowance for team building activities.

Social and charitable giving is at the heart of CPW as a business. You will have the opportunity to engage in difference-making charity events, client events and local education initiatives, helping protect the future of our industry, our communities and the environment.

Building an inclusive work environment

We recognise our industry is underrepresented in terms of diversity and we are working hard to change this at CPW. CPW is a place where we want all staff to feel safe, protected and listened to. Our mission is to create a truly inclusive environment, building on diversity where all staff can flourish, have a sense of belonging and able to reach their full potential. We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application. We would welcome a conversation to discuss a flexible working environment to suit your personal circumstances.