Lead Power Systems Engineer

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Job Description Summary
The Power System Modelling Engineer role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to global energy projects at a leading energy technology company. You’ll work on electric power and propulsion systems, becoming a valued member of a world‑class engineering team. As part of the Power Systems team, you’ll tackle complex challenges using advanced analytical tools to deliver safe, performance‑driven solutions. Your involvement will span the full project lifecycle—from design and development to procurement, manufacturing, testing, commissioning, and potentially in‑service and obsolescence support—leveraging your expertise to shape and deliver innovative power systems.

• Undertake power system studies and analyses using simulation software such as MATLAB, DIGsILENT and/or ETAP.
• Perform system and equipment design and specification, support test & validation, commissioning and in‑through lifecycle service support.
• Produce clear and concise engineering documentation.
• Ensure Power System designs comply with the relevant health & safety, international standards, and class society rules where applicable.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders, such as leadership teams, customers and suppliers, managing requirements.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant class and marine standards.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant subject; relevant experience would be beneficial.
• Relevant equipment and systems‑level experience, preferably in industrial, marine, and/or marine defence sectors.
• Willing to travel within the UK and internationally for short‑term assignments.

• Working towards or holding a CEng qualification.
• Expertise in one or more of the following: power system modelling, power electronics, machines and drives (PEMD).
• Familiarity with marine classification society standards, MIL or DEF standards.

Background Checks and Vetting
This role involves work for customers who manage critical infrastructure; background checks and suitability assessments (UK BPSS clearance or UK SC clearance) may be required.

• Challenging and exciting world‑first projects.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Competitive salary.
• Flexible benefits—10% Employer Pension Contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income Protection, Private Health Insurance, Life Assurance.
• 26 days vacation plus bank holidays.

We support flexible working, with adaptable start and finish times or compressed hours where possible. We trust our people to manage their work in a way that suits them while delivering results on world‑first projects.

Relocation Assistance Provided:
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