Power Systems Principal Consultant

Are you a recognised power systems expert with extensive experience in ETAP, PSCAD, and large-scale behind-the-meter (BTM) energy infrastructure
? Do you enjoy leading complex technical studies, advising clients on critical investment decisions, and shaping the future of industrial electrification and energy flexibility?

Nexos Group is seeking a Principal Consultant – Power Systems Engineering to lead technical assurance and advanced modelling activities across a portfolio of industrial, commercial, and microgrid projects.

This is a senior consultancy position for an established power systems professional who can combine deep technical expertise with strategic client advisory skills. You'll act as a trusted technical authority, delivering high-value engineering studies and guiding clients through the challenges of integrating Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Solar PV, embedded generation, and complex microgrid architectures
.

• Leading advanced power system studies using ETAP and PSCAD
  , delivering robust technical assurance for major energy infrastructure projects
• Performing load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, transient stability, and electromagnetic transient studies
• Developing assurance and validation frameworks for large-scale behind-the-meter energy assets including BESS, Solar PV, microgrids, and industrial generation facilities
• Conducting technical due diligence, risk assessments, and independent design reviews for electrification, flexibility, and energy efficiency projects
• Reviewing and approving OEM, vendor, and EPC modelling assumptions to ensure technical robustness and design integrity
• Assessing network interactions from LV through to HV systems, ensuring safe and compliant integration with wider electrical infrastructure
• Providing technical leadership on complex client projects, serving as the primary authority for power systems analysis and modelling
• Delivering technical assurance reports, engineering recommendations, compliance documentation, and risk mitigation strategies
• Supporting business development activities through proposal development, technical scoping, client engagement, and strategic consultancy
• Mentoring & developing engineering teams, promoting modelling excellence and industry best practice throughout the organisation

• Master's Degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related discipline
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent professional accreditation preferred
• 10+ years of experience in power systems engineering, consultancy, or technical assurance environments
• Expert-level experience using ETAP and PSCAD for power systems analysis and simulation
• Strong knowledge of industrial and commercial power networks, embedded generation, power electronics, and behind-the-meter infrastructure
• Experience supporting projects involving BESS, Solar PV, Microgrids, Industrial Electrification, Renewable Energy, and Grid Integration
• Understanding of HV and LV power systems, protection systems, power quality, and dynamic system behaviour
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing scope, budget, programme, and client expectations
• Exceptional technical report writing, stakeholder engagement, and presentation skills

This is an opportunity to play a leading role in the energy transition, helping major industrial and commercial clients navigate increasingly complex power system challenges. You'll work on cutting-edge projects spanning renewable energy, battery storage, electrification, microgrids, and flexible energy systems while influencing technical strategy at the highest level.

If you're looking for a role where you can combine world‑class technical expertise with meaningful client impact, we’d love to hear from you.