Engineer - HV Power Systems

3 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Arup Full time

Why Arup?

To achieve net zero targets, the world must rapidly decarbonise through smarter energy generation, storage, supply and consumption. Arup’s technical, engineering and operational consultants are helping to shape next generation energy. Arup is helping clients across the global energy industry to shift to low carbon and renewable sources while meeting increasing global demand. Whether it’s investment or transaction advice, energy system integration, or the detailed design of energy infrastructure, we help clients to chart a sustainable path forward.

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The Opportunity 

We have a senior engineer position in the HV Power Systems team in providing specialist power systems advice and services to internal and external clients. The team is involved in a wide range of power system projects in the energy, rail, nuclear, building and utilities sectors.

Working across the Transmission and Distribution sectors, our projects span across HVAC and HVDC feasibility and FEED, HVAC and HVDC Design, project management, techno-economic assessments, and Regulatory and Advisory services supporting our clients in areas such as offshore wind and interconnectors, utilities, nuclear, data centres and industrial facilities.

This position will be based in the Glasgow office and integrated within the wider HV Power Systems team with members based in Birmingham and Manchester.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for candidates holding MSc, MEng or BEng degree in Electrical Engineering /Electrical Power Systems or similar. Ideally you will be a Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership with the IET. Your role will involve supporting bids and business development initiatives within a team but also working individually on various projects.

We're looking for the following qualifications, attributes, and skills: 

Background in the design and delivery of EHV and HV (400kV-11kV ) electrical systems along with skills in Modelling/ Analysis of these networksDesign / Studies background of Offshore and/or On Shore Wind Farms is desirableFamiliar with the UK distribution and/or transmission network grid connection process & Knowledge of relevant electrical codes and standards Client/project management in the capacity of a technical manager on project tasks Skills in steady-state / dynamic and/or transient modelling of power systems/ Hands-on knowledge of at least two major power system analysis software: DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD, PSS/E, Matlab Simulink, and SKMExperience in preparing functional specification of HV equipment

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.



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