Power Systems Engineer

4 weeks ago

Southampton, United Kingdom Hunter Philips Executive Search Full time

The Opportunity:

An excellent career opportunity is presented to join an highly reputable and leading organisation as a Power Systems Engineer with a focus on HVDC studies. Our client is a leading force globally, that provides a range of equipment, services and systems to power utilities and industries. The organisation is in an enviable position and has a high demand of projects with a focus on High Voltage Direct Current projects (HVDC) and are successfully delivering advanced engineering technologies to these projects worldwide. This is the perfect opportunity to make a strategic career move and take your career pathway to the next level, by joining this impressive organisation who are heavily invested in the continued growth of the renewable energy sector.


The Role:

Based in their offices in central England, only 30 mins from Birmingham or an hour out of Manchester, as System Studies Engineer, you will consult closely with clients to deliver successful solution for the clients desired outcomes. The projects you will work on, are interesting and unique and will enable you to bring your technical skills, solution-focused approach and help deliver successful outcomes to your clients.


Role Responsibilities:

  • Agree the methodology and model and perform studies.
  • Produce detailed reports for the studies and initially present your findings to the internal team of consulting engineers to share content and troubleshoot if required.
  • Present reports to your clients and encourage a Q & A session to talk through the report.
  • Be actively involved in new development in HVDC technologies i.e. delivering new analysis techniques and system study tools to drive high level system study solutions.


Key Technical Areas that will be worked across:

  • Power System Studies -Steady State including LoadFlow, Short Circuit, Arc Flash OR
  • Power System Studies - Dynamics RMS including Transient Stability, Fundamental Frequency, Control Interaction and RMS modelling of Control Systems
  • Harmonic Studies - performance, stability, filter design, site measurements etc.
  • Electromagnetic Compatibility Studies - radio frequency interference, substation zoning.
  • Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) Studies - overvoltage, recovery voltage, lightning.


Essential Qualifications and Work Experience:

  • Bachelor's/Master Degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering.
  • Candidates holding a PhD would be considered with high regard.
  • 3-5 years post graduate experience working in electrical engineering role in relatable industries.
  • Experience of using DigSILENT, PSS®E, PS CAD and other relatable software packages including Power Factory, MATLAB, PSCAD, FORTRAN, PYTHON, EXCEL


Personal Attributes

  • High attention to detail with the ability to work to deadlines
  • Analytical and strong technical reporting skills
  • Excellent technical communication skills but with the ability to translate and articulate to your audience
  • Confident communicator with good influencing skills
  • Strong problem solver and root cause identification skills
  • Team player whilst being able to work independently
  • Willingness to learn and grow your skills and knowledge


The roles are located at our clients impressive offices. You will be required to attend the office for at least 2 days per week so will need to be in commuting distance to their location. The option to work remotely for the remaining days are available or you can choose to be office based full-time.


A competitive salary, commitment to ongoing training and mentoring and an excellent pathway to a progressive career is on offer.


*You must have full working rights in the UK and be located within commuting distance to our clients offices.


Has this role got you interested and excited? If the answer is YES then I would like to hear from you at your earliest convenience. Our client is looking to recruit these roles as a priority.


Please forward your details to paula.dennison@hunterphilips.com to arrange an initial discussion.

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