Senior Power Systems Engineer

London, United Kingdom

• Category: Systems Engineering

Description

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At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We are looking to recruit a Senior/Principal Power System Engineer to our ‘Future Energy & Power Systems’ team who will effectively support our business by helping to grow activities across all areas of the power sector from generation (thermal, renewables & storage), transmission, distribution and industrial systems. This will include modelling and performing various power system studies for our major clients worldwide. Our team is based around the UK, at offices in London, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Reading, Cardiff, and Bristol; flexibility to travel between offices and client locations on occasion is desirable.

The role is one of the components of a growth strategy to position Jacobs to meet the requirements of the energy transition. As part of our team, you’ll be leading and delivering a range of services throughout our study projects, including but not limited to:

Power system modelling and model verification

Feasibility studies, including load flow and fault level assessments

Determining equipment performance specifications

Grid Code compliance studies 

Interconnection/impact studies

Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) studies including Insulation Coordination, Transient Recovery Voltage, Transient overvoltage and lightning studies

Producing coherent and concise technical reports

Contributing technical material and level of effort estimates to proposals

Leading and delivering study activities for example technical support to proposals, modelling and performing the simulations, results analysis and reporting

Leading and contributing to client meetings & presentations, technical discussions etc.

Working closely with team members in the UK and across the globe for studies in transmission, distribution, renewables, and industrial systems

Projects integrating low carbon technologies into the network

Developing innovation projects and securing funding through funding mechanisms like the Network Innovation Allowance and Strategic Innovation Fund

Here's what you'll need

Minimum of a Degree or equivalent in electrical engineering or higher, master's or PhD in relevant field. 

Membership of a recognized professional institution /organization preferably at a Chartered level - Proficient in power system modelling and analysis using Dig SILENT, PSS/E, ETAP and PSCAD software’s 

Previous work experience in power systems, utility and renewable projects 

Why Jacobs?

People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. 

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. 

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Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.

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As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

Company

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Jacobs

At Jacobs, we make the world smarter, more connected and more sustainable.

• Challenging today is our response to the increasing complexity our world is experiencing.
  It calls on us to join forces, putting our knowledge and imagination together to reinvent the way we solve problems and shape the next generation of innovative solutions.
• Reinventing tomorrow is our promise and an invitation to raise the bar in everything we do.
  From the brilliant solutions we create with our clients, to the open and inclusive culture we create for our people. From the positive difference we make in our communities, to the added value we deliver to our shareholders.