Power Systems Engineer - UK (London, Manchester, Birmingham)

About Cundall

Cundall is a leading global engineering consultancy renowned for its innovative and sustainable design solutions across a variety of sectors including built environment, transportation, and energy. With a history spanning over four decades, Cundall operates from multiple offices worldwide, delivering comprehensive engineering services that encompass structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and environmental engineering. Their commitment to sustainability and excellence has earned them numerous industry accolades, making them a preferred partner for complex and high-profile projects. At Cundall, employees thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment that fosters professional growth and encourages continuous learning and development

The Power Systems Team

Our Power Systems team is a hub of world-leading expertise in electrical engineering and HV power systems. We deliver specialist design and technical advisory services for complex, groundbreaking projects across the energy, industrial, and critical infrastructure sectors. Our work is pivotal in shaping the pathway to global net-zero energy strategy, presenting unique challenges that will push your boundaries and foster innovative thinking.

Our engineers operate across diverse domains including T&D networks, substation design, renewable energy (PV, battery storage), and provide technical advisory services for a range of industrial clients. We also support our market-leading Critical Systems team with hyper-scale data centres and collaborate with our Building Services teams on major construction projects. We emphasize skill development and professional excellence in a proactive, collaborative environment.

We distinguish ourselves from industry peers through our integrated approach at Cundall, seamlessly merging the often de-coupled elements of power system design with simulation studies, all within a multi-disciplinary setting. This distinctive methodology empowers us to excel in delivering high-quality solutions for complex and challenging projects.

As a Power Systems Engineer, you'll tackle some of the most stimulating engineering projects worldwide. Your role will involve designing medium/high voltage power systems, using industry-recognized software for analysis and validation and drafting technical reports through your passion for accurate and innovative power systems design and strong collaborative and problem solving skills.

Joining our team of experts will enhance your knowledge, contribute to our success, and advance your career.

Project Themes:

1. Substation Design: Engage in pre-FEED/FEED design of grid substations and hyper-scale data center campuses (100MW+), focusing on system design principles and equipment selection.
2. Grid Connections: Design grid interconnections for renewable projects, ensuring compliance with UK grid codes.
3. Technical Advisory: Serve as an independent reviewer/owner’s engineer for data centres and utility customers.
4. Niche Projects: Work on innovative protection and control designs, city master planning, and deploying novel technologies.

This role is based at one of our UK Power Systems hubs in London, Manchester, or Birmingham. At Cundall, we offer flexible working arrangements, allowing you to balance office and remote work, along with various other benefits.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed engineering designs, calculations, and specifications using relevant technical software.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, specifications, drawings, schematics, and other design documents across different stages of project lifecycles.
• Model complex networks and perform steady state studies (load-flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, arc flash), dynamic/transient simulation, and harmonic analysis to validate and verify developed design.
• Define, Refine and Lead delivery of specific work packages assigned by the project lead, while coordinating input/workstreams from other disciplines as required.
• Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders, suppliers, contractors, vendors, and clients in a professional manner within a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment.
• Participate in client and project meetings.

• Degree in Power Systems Engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of two years post-graduate experience in an Electrical Engineering role within the power systems field, preferably in consultancy or an OEM/equipment vendor environment, delivering grid substation or renewable projects.
• Experience in one of the following at 33kV or above:
  • Substation Primary Design (FEED/Detailed)
  • Substation Secondary Design (FEED/Detailed)
  • HV Plant Design (FEED/Detailed)

Desirable Skills

• Experience with UK DNO/TO design standards and requirements above 33kV.
• Proven ability to produce design documentation such as schematic diagrams, fault and discrimination studies, specifications, and project reports.
• Proficiency with power systems analysis software (e.g., DIgSILENT Power Factory, ETAP, or SKM-PTW).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or equivalent design tools is advantageous.
• Knowledge of UK/European Grid Codes and grid compliance studies is advantageous.
• Scripting knowledge in Python (or similar) is beneficial.
• Growth mindset with a desire for continuous learning and development.
• A good communicator.

Join Our Team Today!

If you are a motivated Power Systems Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to work on prestigious projects, we want to hear from you. Take the next step in your career and join our dynamic Power Systems team at Cundall.

Apply now to be part of our innovative and dedicated team on the journey to net-zero!

Job Description

Why Join Cundall?

We know that to be the best at what we do we need a diverse workforce underpinned by an inclusive culture. Creating environments where everyone can find joy doing their best work is also great for everyone. That’s why we positively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our people.

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