Senior/Principal Consultant
4 weeks ago
Position: Senior/Principal Power Systems Consultant (Protection & Earthing Specialist)
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications
Location: Glasgow
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Power Systems Consultant to join our dynamic team. This role is focused on delivering high-quality technical solutions in the areas of power system protection and earthing. The successful candidate will provide expert guidance, analysis, and recommendations for a variety of projects, including renewable energy connections, industrial facilities, and public and private networks.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Minimum BEng/BSc in Power Systems or Electrical Engineering.
- At least 10 years of experience in the electricity industry, working with a Generator, Network Operator, Supplier, ICP, or Consultancy in the UK or internationally.
- Extensive experience in delivering protection studies, including a strong understanding of time-graded overcurrent and differential protection techniques.
- Proficiency in analysing and designing protection schemes, interpreting associated drawings, and specifying primary and protection equipment.
- Hands-on experience with power system modeling and analysis using software such as IPSA, PowerFactory, PSSe, SKM, ETAP, PSCAD, or CDEGs.
- Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to deliver high-quality technical reports on time and within budget.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong proficiency in MS Office applications.
- Self-motivated, solutions-oriented professional with a keen eye for detail and a proactive work ethic.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct power system protection and earthing studies across a range of voltages for thermal power stations, renewable energy projects, industrial sites, and network operators.
- Provide technical advice and recommendations on schemes, equipment specifications, and engineering solutions.
- Develop specifications for primary plant and protection equipment, including instrument transformers.
- Contribute technical expertise to bid proposals and business development activities.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers, fostering professional development within the team.
- Represent the organization at industry conferences, seminars, and events.
Desirable Skills & Qualifications
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards it.
- Previous experience in a consultancy environment, including client-facing activities and bid proposal development.
- Experience in conducting earthing and arc flash studies.
- Knowledge of UK Grid and Distribution Codes, as well as Engineering Recommendations such as G99.
- Up to date awareness of regulatory changes and evolving industry standards.
Why Join Us?
- Work alongside a highly skilled and passionate team in a rapidly expanding sector.
- Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing organization.
- Strong career development prospects with access to mentoring and training.
- Support for professional membership fees.
- Competitive benefits package, including a discretionary annual bonus, company pension scheme, and private medical insurance.
- Flexible hybrid working policy.
- 25 days of annual leave, plus an additional day off for your birthday.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Power Systems Consultant to take on a leading role in a dynamic and forward-thinking team. If you are passionate about delivering high quality engineering solutions and contributing to the future of energy systems, we encourage you to apply.
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