Senior Power Systems Engineer Jobs in UK | Jacobs

About Jacobs

Jacobs is a global professional services company providing engineering, consulting, and technology solutions across energy, infrastructure, and other essential industries. The company works with clients to solve complex challenges, improve energy performance, and support the transition to a more sustainable future.

Through its Future Energy & Power Systems team, Jacobs delivers specialist engineering services for power generation, transmission, distribution, renewable energy, energy storage, and industrial networks.

Role Overview

As a Senior Power Systems Engineer at Jacobs, the successful candidate will lead and deliver complex power system studies for major UK and international projects. The role involves analysing electrical networks, verifying system models, assessing grid connections, and supporting the development of reliable and efficient power infrastructure.

The engineer will work with multidisciplinary teams and clients to conduct technical studies, interpret simulation results, prepare reports, and provide engineering recommendations. This position is suited to an experienced electrical engineering professional with strong power systems modelling skills and an interest in renewable energy, grid modernisation, and decarbonisation.

Key Responsibilities as Senior Power Systems Engineer

• Develop, maintain, and verify power system models for electrical networks and related infrastructure.
• Conduct feasibility studies, including load-flow analysis and fault-level assessments.
• Determine equipment performance requirements and technical specifications.
• Carry out Grid Code compliance studies and assess network connection requirements.
• Perform interconnection and impact studies for generation, transmission, distribution, renewable energy, and industrial systems.
• Undertake Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) studies, including insulation coordination, transient recovery voltage, transient overvoltage, and lightning assessments.
• Provide technical support for proposals, project planning, and engineering study delivery.
• Run simulations, analyse results, and prepare clear technical reports and recommendations.
• Lead and contribute to client meetings, technical discussions, and project presentations.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the UK and internationally to deliver high-quality engineering studies.
• Support power and decarbonisation projects through accurate analysis and practical engineering solutions.

Working Pattern & Pay

• Location: UK opportunities include London, Manchester, Bristol, and Glasgow.
• Office setup: Hybrid working, combining office or project-based collaboration with remote working.
• Salary: Not specified by the employer in the available vacancy details.
• Working arrangements: Flexible working may be considered, subject to project and business requirements.
• Job reference: 45092.

Build Your Career With Jacobs

Join Jacobs and help shape the future of power systems and sustainable energy. This opportunity allows experienced engineers to contribute to important electricity network projects, work with technical specialists, and develop innovative solutions for a changing energy landscape.

Apply now for the Senior Power Systems Engineer position at Jacobs and contribute to reliable, efficient, and low-carbon power infrastructure.