Lead Power Systems Engineer
Job in
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City Area, AB10, Scotland, UK
Listed on 2026-10-16
Listing for:
Elliot Marsh
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-16
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, Energy Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
85,000 to 100,000
United Kingdom
Permanent
Full-time
Remote role with site/client travel
Deliver expert solutions across the UK energy sector from anywhere
Our Client is a leading multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy, providing critical design, analysis, and project support to major gas utilities and energy clients nationwide. They are seeking a talented Power Systems Engineer to join their specialist team.
This role is ideal for an ambitious engineer who thrives on technical challenges and wants exposure to a diverse portfolio of high-impact energy infrastructure projects without geographical constraints.
The Role You will act as a technical expert and project lead, delivering detailed design packages and specialist power system studies for a variety of clients across the UK. This is a remote-first role, collaborating closely with client engineering managers through virtual communication channels and occasional site visits.
Key Responsibilities Design and Analysis Leadership:
Lead the design and development of electrical systems for new and existing facilities, performing power system studies (load flow, short circuit, arc flash, transient stability, harmonics) to ensure safety and compliance.
Technical Consulting:
Act as the primary technical interface for clients, translating operational needs into robust electrical engineering designs and solutions.
Specification and Documentation:
Produce high-quality technical reports, specifications, tender documents, and design justifications for major infrastructure upgrades.
Compliance Expert:
Ensure all design outputs comply rigorously with UK safety standards, UK Grid Codes, British Standards (BS), and DNO requirements.
Project Management Support:
Provide engineering deliverables on time and within budget, supporting project managers during the FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) and detailed design phases.
About You You hold a BEng or MEng in Electrical Engineering or a related field, ideally working towards or already a Chartered Engineer (CEng).You possess strong, demonstrable experience in a design consultancy or a similar engineering design environment within the energy sector.
You are highly proficient in power system analysis software (e.g., ETAP, DIgSILENT Power Factory, PSS/E, PSCAD).You have a deep technical understanding of HV/LV systems, protection philosophies, and UK utility regulations.
You are a meticulous problem-solver with excellent communication skills, capable of managing client expectations and presenting complex technical findings clearly.
BenefitsA competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and career growth, including:
Company pension scheme
Performance-based bonus structure
Private medical insurance
Generous annual leave allowance
Fully remote and flexible working model
Opportunities for professional development and chartership support
Apply Now If you are ready to apply your technical expertise to a diverse range of energy projects and grow your career within a dynamic consultancy environment, apply today.
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