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Senior Power Systems Engineer

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 70,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester

Expire in: 2 days

Job Description

Senior Power Systems Engineer

Our client, a leading consultancy in the power distribution sector, is currently seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer to join their team in Manchester. This permanent role involves executing the electro-mechanical design of substations, leading multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring solutions meet client requirements, legislation, and industry standards. The role spans a wide range of local and international projects for commercial, industrial, and utility clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Designing power systems up to 132 kV, with preference for experience up to 400 kV
Leading the engineering of utility substations, including primary design and protection & control design
Developing SCADA systems and creating single-line diagrams and substation layouts
Selecting and calculating CT/VTs, and managing auxiliary AC/DC power systems
Preparing technical reports and client documentation
Assessing broader system contexts and understanding cross-disciplinary impacts
Mentoring and developing graduate engineers and consultants

Job Requirements:

Experience in transmission and distribution engineering
Strong knowledge of UK electrical engineering standards and regulations
Extensive utility substation engineering experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Understanding of SCADA system design and development
Experience with substation safety and access training
Ability to support business development and consulting activities
Experience in installation and commissioning activities (desirable)

Preferred Skills and Attributes:

Professional registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) with the Engineering Council
Relevant Health & Safety qualifications (e.g., IOSH, NEBOSH)
Good understanding of UK environmental and waste management legislation
Strong team collaboration skills and experience in knowledge sharing

Benefits:

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays with an option to purchase additional holiday
Up to 12 smart-working days per month (post-probation)
Support for Military Reservists with 10 additional paid days
Healthcare cover (family members can be added at extra cost)
6% matched pension and life assurance
Professional development support to achieve chartership
Payment of professional membership fees
Cycle-to-work scheme and employee perks, including retail discounts
Generous recruitment referral bonus
Four half-days of paid leave for STEM Ambassador activities
Season ticket loan
If you are an experienced Senior Power Systems Engineer looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in Manchester

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