Principal Power System Engineer

Mott MacDonald

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About the business unit  
The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several 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. 

Job Overview :

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, electromagnetic transient analysis
•    Power System modelling - conversant with IPSA, ETAP, DigSilent, PTW, PSS/E v3x & higher and PSCAD 
•    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 :

•    Electrical engineering degree (minimum BSc/BEng; MSc/MEng or PhD in power systems will be an advantage).
•    Proficiency in PSCAD, 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

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Accessibility

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Agile working 

Happy to talk Flexible Working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.

We also offer other benefits including :

• Holiday entitlement: 23 days + public holidays.  

• Life assurance: 2 x salary will be paid to your chosen benefactor in the event of your death whilst employed by Mott MacDonald 

• Professional membership subscription: 1 professional subscription which is relevant to your job/field of expertise can be claimed per year. 

Optional benefits (available via salary sacrifice) for the following: 

• Restaurant voucher: up to 11 € per working day.  

• Transport card: up to 1,500 € per year. This is intended for public transport and doesn’t include flights or petrol for private car 

• Day care voucher: up to 30% of salary.  

• Employee assistance programme: Our Global Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is a confidential safe space for employees and their immediate dependants to gain access to professional services including counselling, family support services and financial and legal advice services 

• IT employee purchase programme: In partnership with our technology providers, we have exclusive offers on Microsoft, HP and Dell products  

• Company bonus: Mott MacDonald Group operates an incentive scheme for employees on standard terms and conditions with a minimum six month service at the end of the previous financial year. The scheme is non-contractual and targeted at exceptional contributors but includes a fixed element in which all eligible staff (grades A-E) share. Payments are normally made in March each year