Senior power systems engineer - united kingdom, glasgow

about the role

the energy unit, specifically the transmission & distribution division are recruiting a senior power systems engineer to be part of an integral team delivering large projects across the world. we aim to provide our employees the opportunities to work on some of the most exciting projects and will support this with the required training and mentoring by experts residing in our uk and global offices.

you will be involved in projects which will include the following roles:

power system analysis - load flow, short circuit, dynamic & transient stability, harmonic analysis, protection, arc flash evaluation

power system modelling - conversant with ipsa, etap, digsilent and ptw; pss/e v3x & higher and pscad knowledge will be useful but not critical

visiting projects sites and power plants to collect data, sometimes via measurements

analysing and interpreting simulation and test data using industry standard tools

report preparation and presentation to clients

having an appreciation of the roles of fellow professionals on other projects and interfacing and coordinating with them appropriately

interfacing with clients, suppliers and contractors

maintaining a comprehensive knowledge and appreciation of technical engineering codes and practices and taking a 'hands on' role in technical matters both at project level

candidate specification

about you

electrical engineering degree (minimum bsc/beng; msc/meng or phd in power systems will be an advantage).

proficiency in ipsa, etap, digsilent, ptw and other power simulation software

team player and willingness to follow instructions

commercial awareness and ability to develop business through existing and new workstreams

high level of it literacy and numeracy skills

ability to be adaptable and able to work both independently and as part of a team

ability to manage small project teams delivering projects within time and budget

ability to produce clear and logical written communication

have a systematic logical approach to problem solving

pay strong attention to detail and demonstrate accurate work

flexible approach to work, and ability to prioritise and manage time effectively to meet deadlines and client needs

highly motivated to learn on the job, interface with clients, as well as undertake training

willingness to travel internationally from time to time

job profile

about us

one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, mott macdonald is a multisector consultancy providing engineering, management, and development services on projects in 150 countries. with over 16,000 of the best people working on a diverse range of challenges, we're helping our clients deliver sustainable infrastructure and development solutions. together, we are opening opportunities with connected thinking.

our energy unit delivers services to clients globally across a number of sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle - from concept and design, to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. together with our clients, we're helping to deliver the energy transition globally.

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