Senior Power Systems Engineer

Senior/Principal Power System Engineer – Jacobs

At Jacobs we are challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, and mission‑critical outcomes. The Future Energy & Power Systems team is looking for a Senior/Principal Power System Engineer to support our growth across all power sector domains – generation (thermal, renewables & storage), transmission, distribution and industrial systems. The role will be based in the UK, with flexibility to travel between our offices in London, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Reading, Cardiff and Bristol.

• Lead and deliver a range of power system services, including modelling and verification, feasibility studies, load flow and fault level assessments, grid‑code compliance, interconnection/impact studies and electromagnetic transient (EMT) studies.
• Produce coherent, concise technical reports and contribute technical material and effort estimates to proposals.
• Provide technical support to proposals, modelling and simulation, results analysis and reporting.
• Lead and participate in client meetings and presentations, delivering technical discussions and consultations.
• Collaborate closely with team members across the UK and worldwide on studies in transmission, distribution, renewables and industrial systems.
• Project integration of low‑carbon technologies into the network and development of innovation projects, securing funding through mechanisms such as the Network Innovation Allowance and Strategic Innovation Fund.

• Degree in electrical engineering or higher;
  Master’s or PhD in a relevant field is preferred.
• Membership of a recognised professional institution at a Chartered level where possible.
• Proficient in power system modelling and analysis using DIgSILENT, PSS/E, ETAP and PSCAD software.
• Previous work experience in power systems, utility and renewable projects.

UK employees receive free single medical cover, digital GP service, enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of the employee assistance and parental programmes. We also offer reimbursement for relevant professional development and memberships, a global volunteering programme, matched‑funding through our Collectively program and flexible working arrangements to maximise potential.

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