Senior Grid and Power Systems Engineer

1 month ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Vekta Group Full time

Would you like to work in a company with a culture based on putting employees first, where being part of the team means we take care of each other, give honest feedback and welcome honest feedback in return. Do you like working towards making a positive impact on the effects of climate change and finding new and innovative ways to positively disrupt the renewables industry and help drive change. If so we may have just the job for you.


Do you:


  • Have a strong commitment to safety, health, environment and quality
  • Have the ability to manage the grid connection process from concept through to delivery and operation
  • Understand the liabilities, securities and compliance requirements for grid connections
  • Like to build relationships with clients and stakeholders
  • Know how to undertake electrical equipment sizing studies for renewable projects and transmission systems
  • Know how to produce technical requirements and specifications for renewable generation projects
  • Enjoy undertaking technical and commercial due diligence activities
  • Believe in ensuring that Grid and Electrical lifetime costs are optimised during the origination, design, construction and operation of renewable generation projects.
  • Know how to model power systems and enjoy the challenge of conducting a variety of power system studies for renewable projects.
  • Know how to using software like DiGSILENT, PSCAD, MATLAB and ETAP
  • Have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in electrical / power systems engineering or similar
  • Enjoy coding in either R, Python, VBA or Matlab
  • Enjoy modelling harmonics for renewables technology and grids
  • Enjoy learning, working on a wide variety of projects and creating disruptive products and ideas within the renewables industry
  • Want to work with our software team to help an agile, growing and ambitious SME build tools and services which can be used on renewable projects globally
  • Know how to model wind turbine generators and optimise network performance to meet grid code compliance standards
  • Work on the basis of mutual trust and are self-motivated / driven to learn
  • Like to work in an environment where new ideas and different ways of doing things are welcomed
  • Want to help create a grid and electrical centre of excellence within our business 


If the answer is yes then please apply below and enjoy such benefits as:


  • Competitive salary with a per annum dependant on experience
  • Unlimited holiday policy (with a minimum of 28 days)
  • Flexible working based on a standard 36 hour week
  • No rules culture
  • Private health insurance
  • Common bonus scheme where all employees receive an equal bonus
  • Daily morale boosts from our resident office dog
  • Salary band 4 (£41k - £62k) depending on experience


We are based in central Edinburgh with an office less than 10 minutes’ walk from Waverley station. To apply or ask any questions please respond directly to this advert or drop us a line at contact@vektagroup.com. Please note that the closing date is currently set as 31st January.



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