Senior Power Systems Engineer in London

Senior/Principal Power System EngineerAt Jacobs, we are challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world\’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‐critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‐edge manufacturing. We turn abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impactWe are looking to recruit a Senior/Principal Power System Engineer for our \’Future Energy & Power Systems\’ team. The role will effectively support our business by helping to grow activities across all areas of the power sector: generation (thermal, renewables & storage), transmission, distribution and industrial systems. It includes modelling and performing various power system studies for our major clients worldwide. The team is based around the UK, at offices in London, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Reading, Cardiff and Bristol; flexibility to travel between offices and client locations on occasion is desirable.

Responsibilities

Power system modelling and model verification

Feasibility studies, including load flow and fault level assessments

Determining equipment performance specifications

Grid Code compliance studies

Interconnection/impact studies

Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) studies including Insulation Coordination, Transient Recovery Voltage, Transient overvoltage and lightning studies

Producing coherent and concise technical reports

Contributing technical material and level of effort estimates to proposals

Leading and delivering study activities for example technical support to proposals, modelling and performing the simulations, results analysis and reporting

Leading and contributing to client meetings & presentations, technical discussions etc.

Working closely with team members in the UK and across the globe for studies in transmission, distribution, renewables, and industrial systems

Projects integrating low carbon technologies into the network

Developing innovation projects and securing funding through funding mechanisms such as the Network Innovation Allowance and Strategic Innovation Fund

Qualifications

Minimum of a degree or equivalent in electrical engineering or higher; Master\’s or PhD in relevant field

Membership of a recognised professional institution/organisation preferably at a Chartered level

Proficient in power system modelling and analysis using DIgSILENT, PSS/E, ETAP and PSCAD software

Previous work experience in power systems, utility and renewable projects

Why Jacobs?

People are Jacobs\’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you\’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family‐friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement toward relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched‐funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

We value inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation.

Equal Opportunity

Jacobs is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from disabled candidates and offer flexible working arrangements. Reasonable adjustments are available for candidates who need them.

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