Power System Engineer

Power Systems Engineer - Merseyside - Hybrid - £80K DOE

A client of mine in the Energy and Power Equipment Solutions industry is looking to appoint a power and energy systems engineer to join their business.

They are looking for someone with experience working in a technical role for a UK DNO or TNO to join and be responsible for developing a high-level Energy Systems Transition strategy with a whole system approach.

Responsibilities

• Share industry experience and provide guidance to members of the team as appropriate.
• Be the main point of contact for technical queries relating to Electrical Power Systems.
• Collaborate with Energy Network partners to scope and develop robust challenge statements to enable innovation in specific business areas to drive positive change across the industry.
• Host industry workshops and meetings to develop ambitious proposals and project plans for presentation to industry partners.
• Develop credible technology development and trial propositions, in conjunction with innovators, for consideration by industry and external investment partners.
• Assist with the technical due diligence required to support industry investment.
• Develop proposals and project plans for presentation to industry partners.
• Seek out new technologies, innovative SMEs and value-adding service providers.
• Assist innovators in identifying potential markets for new technologies.
• Support the delivery of projects and deployment of solutions.

Requirements

• Experience in a technical role, preferably working for a UK DNO or TNO, with an excellent understanding of a range of business areas including but not limited to operations, asset management, health and safety, business planning, innovation, fault performance.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships across a broad range of partners, resolve conflicts and manage expectations of multiple stakeholders.
• Degree or equivalent in a relevant energy industry subject.
• Chartered Engineer.
• Small to medium group facilitation experience.
• Small to medium team leadership experience.
• Experience of working with or in a small to medium enterprise.
• An understanding of the legal and commercial factors associated with solutions development.
• Knowledge of the RIIO regulatory regime and of both NIA and SIF funding streams.

Benefits

• Salary £60k depending on skills and experience
• 25 days annual leave / Holiday purchase scheme
• 10% employer contribution into a non-contributory personal pension plan
• Private medical insurance
• Professional subscription fees
• Hybrid working – based in Ellesmere Port. WFH (Mon & Fri), Office Days (Tue-Thu).

If you meet the above mentioned requirements or have relevant industry experience apply today.