Power Systems Engineer
6 Month Contract Initially
Outside IR35
London - Hybrid working 1-2 days per week from home

Company Overview
General Description includes electrical design and power system analysis of assigned deliverables in a project including specific complex deliverables such as power generation systems, substation & power distribution systems and lighting & grounding systems. Work includes, among other things, conceptual studies, cost and planning studies, layouts, voltage drop calculations, specification development and electrical single line diagrams. Maintains and promotes a focus on end product whether engineering, fabrication or construction. Assumes responsibility for cost, schedule, and quantity and budget control.

Job Requirements

• Provide Electrical Engineering services on Energy projects, including Offshore Wind Farms, with project report to the Principal Electrical Engineer.
• Is able to make sizing calculations of electrical equipment and components.
• Is able to prepare electrical specifications for materials and simple equipment.
• Is able to contribute to offshore and onshore integration of renewable energy
• Check the work of peers, Engineers and Graduate Engineers prior to transmittal to clients.
• Submits work for checking by others in the Electrical Engineering Team as assigned by the Principal Engineer.
• Proficiently use power system simulation and analysis tools: PSSE,ETAP, DigSILENT etc.
• Co-ordinate and analyse outputs from power systems in spreadsheets and/or visualisation tools.
• Carry out power system studies - Load Flow analysis, Short Circuit, Protection Coordination, Voltage Stability, Reactive Power, Harmonic, Compliance Studies etc.
• Good understanding of power system modelling and analysis
• Good understanding of the UK Grid Code and EU Grid Code
• Working knowledge of Transmission & distribution networks (from Low Voltage to Extra High voltage)
• Analyse equipment data, prepare calculations, and single line drawings
• Must be able to determine the detailed aspects of an electrical distribution system.
• Present work to clients regularly in a neat a concise manner.
• Desirable to be conversant with hazardous area concepts, equipment and area assignment and classification.
• Pro-actively resolve design problems with vendors and third parties.
• Report on a regular basis to the Principal or Project Engineer on work progress, input requirements, work holds and potential resolutions.
• Shows flexibility and ensures proper hand-over with regards to:
  • The reassignment to other departments.
  • The replacement of colleagues during illness and holidays.
  • The provision of assistance to other colleagues with heavy workload (also other projects) when possible/desirable.

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