465 Power Systems jobs in the United Kingdom
Power Systems Consultant
Posted 2 days ago
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Fichtner Consulting Engineers Ltd is a leading technical consultancy with a reputation built on over 34 years of successful projects in the UK and Ireland. Our purpose is to facilitate the investment and delivery of energy infrastructure projects that positively influence the road to net zero.
Our success comes from the unique combination of skills and experience that continuously evolves. Our Engineers and Consultants support some of the most innovative energy projects across the UK and Ireland; providing design, intellectual, and engineering services to developers, investors, and owner-operators.
We have over 175 employees that we are proud to have represent us, operating from our offices in Manchester, Belfast, Dublin, and Glasgow. As the business grows from strength to strength, we are now looking to further extend our technical team by recruiting a senior engineer (power systems) to be based from our Stockport, Greater Manchester office.
We are looking for the following:
- a good degree in Power Systems Engineering
- a deep understanding of power systems and their design. Analysis of transients, load flow, harmonics and stability.
- extensiveexperience, post-qualification, in power engineering and analysis within a consultancy, industrial, utility or equipment manufacturer organisation.
- competent in the use of modelling software such as ETAP, PSCAD or Dig-silent.
- experience with the undertaking of feasibility studies and detailed design reviews.
- full driving licence - able to travel in the UK and occasionally, for short durations, the EU.
- living in the Greater Manchester area, or willing to relocate.
- full right to work in the UK.
What you can expect from us:
- Remuneration package with leading bonus scheme of up to 20% of salary
- Further vocational qualification, career development and chartership support
- Company electric vehicle leasing scheme
- Private medical & life assurance
- Share purchase option
- Cycle to work scheme
- Team and company social events
- Milestone scheme celebrating years spent as part of the Fichtner team!
Power Systems Consultant
Posted 2 days ago
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Fichtner Consulting Engineers Ltd is a leading technical consultancy with a reputation built on over 34 years of successful projects in the UK and Ireland. Our purpose is to facilitate the investment and delivery of energy infrastructure projects that positively influence the road to net zero.
Our success comes from the unique combination of skills and experience that continuously evolves. Our Engineers and Consultants support some of the most innovative energy projects across the UK and Ireland; providing design, intellectual, and engineering services to developers, investors, and owner-operators.
We have over 175 employees that we are proud to have represent us, operating from our offices in Manchester, Belfast, Dublin, and Glasgow. As the business grows from strength to strength, we are now looking to further extend our technical team by recruiting a senior engineer (power systems) to be based from our Stockport, Greater Manchester office.
We are looking for the following:
- a good degree in Power Systems Engineering
- a deep understanding of power systems and their design. Analysis of transients, load flow, harmonics and stability.
- extensiveexperience, post-qualification, in power engineering and analysis within a consultancy, industrial, utility or equipment manufacturer organisation.
- competent in the use of modelling software such as ETAP, PSCAD or Dig-silent.
- experience with the undertaking of feasibility studies and detailed design reviews.
- full driving licence - able to travel in the UK and occasionally, for short durations, the EU.
- living in the Greater Manchester area, or willing to relocate.
- full right to work in the UK.
What you can expect from us:
- Remuneration package with leading bonus scheme of up to 20% of salary
- Further vocational qualification, career development and chartership support
- Company electric vehicle leasing scheme
- Private medical & life assurance
- Share purchase option
- Cycle to work scheme
- Team and company social events
- Milestone scheme celebrating years spent as part of the Fichtner team!
Power Systems Engineer
Posted 3 days ago
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GE's Power Conversion business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world's major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies
Our engineers dedicated to Naval are involved in solving exciting challenges through leading the development and delivery of the engineering aspects of our projects. Projects that range from designing, de-risking and delivery of new power / propulsion and energy system solutions alongside digital & automation technologies to our UK and international customers both to surface and submarine systems.
**Job Description**
**Essential Responsibilities**
+ Will work with the existing program Engineering Manager to take on day to day Lead power systems design and test activities for the delivery of the associated project electrical Systems.
+ Will coordinate all power system design and test related engineering activities during the Project, phases. Including power system modelling, auxiliary systems, equipment specification alongside power system test specifications, results analysis and reporting.
+ Responsible for deliver full systems design installation and test (AC and DC power system architecture , power generation and distribution, protection, power conversion, motors and energy stores, cabling, control systems) ensuring the overall design meets customer, contract and regulatory requirements.
+ Establish and maintain engineering quality control system for the project test phases.
+ Establish and manage contract design documentation. Produce design documentation and test reports as necessary.
+ Liaise with Service Engineer/ Platform Engineering, Technology and Value Engineering, and Supply Chain as appropriate in order to support the project and the business.
+ Liaise with other GE businesses, sub-contractors and customers as appropriate in order to support the project and the business.
**The applicant must be a sole national British citizen and have a valid UK passport and a valid full UK driving licence**
**Qualifications/Requirements**
+ Degree or equivalent in electrical/electronic /control engineering or related subject.
+ Chartered Engineer or equivalent proven record of continuous professional development.
+ Project leadership/management training
+ Existing or the ability to obtain the higher levels of UK Security Clearance, including "SC Clearance" and "UK Eyes Only Clearance", are required for this role.
+ Experience in systems application engineering in one or more fields, from power engineering, electrical drive systems , power electronics.
+ Experience of system integration, working on multi-discipline projects
**What you can expect from us**
+ Challenging and exciting projects.
+ A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
+ Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement in a global company.
+ Dynamic and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and creativity.
+ Attractive compensation.
+ Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
+ 26 days' vacation +
Power Systems Engineer
Posted 12 days ago
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Building on over 130 years of experience and proven innovation, GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy - electrifying the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life.
GE Vernova's Power Conversion & Storage business provides electrification systems that are critical to our global customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with the world's major energy, maritime, and industrial organizations, enabling their transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives, and control technologies.
**Job Description**
The role of Power System Engineer is an exceptional opportunity to make a real impact at one of the world's leading energy technology companies, providing diverse electric systems, including grid connected and islanded power and propulsion systems on large scale global projects. You will develop your career whilst developing into an important member of our class-leading team of Power System engineering specialists.
The Power Systems Engineering team helps solve exciting problems using advanced analytical tools and develops safe, efficient and operational performance-led solutions. The Power Systems Engineer could be involved throughout the tendering phase, detail design & development, procurement, manufacturing, test and commissioning stages of projects, and possibly delivering in-service design and obsolescence support. You will use and develop your key skills, knowledge and experience to support and influence the development and delivery of class leading Power System solutions.
**Core Responsibilities**
+ Generate Single Line Diagrams for AC or DC system Architectures.
+ Support or perform Power System studies and analysis using simulation software, such as MATLAB, or DigSilent, or eTAP, or PSCAD, or PSSE.
+ Studies include, but not limited to, Short Circuit, Load Flow, Harmonic, Transient, Insulation co-ordination analysis, Arc & protection co-ordination.
+ Generate main and balance of plant equipment specifications, functional and test documents, for LV or HV Switchboards, Generators, Cables, Converters, Transformers, Motors, auxiliaries and more.
+ Provide technical support, support commissioning and through life in-service support.
+ Capture requirements to ensure validation and verification.
+ Ability to produce clear and concise engineering documentation.
+ Ensuring Power System designs comply with requirements, relevant health & safety, international standards, and class society rules where applicable.
**We are looking for a professional engineer who:**
+ Has applicable, transferrable equipment or systems level knowledge & experience, with ideally industrial, marine or naval defence domain experience.
+ Candidates with demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas-Power System modelling, generator excitation systems, Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD) are encouraged to apply.
+ Can work initiatively on challenges, problem solving, ambitious, highly motivated and driven to succeed with a lean mindset.
+ Has working knowledge of marine classification society, IEC, MIL or DEF standards.
+ Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
+ Knowledge of Engineering lifecycle processes is a plus.
+ Willing to travel within UK and overseas for short-term working.
**Essential Qualifications**
+ Minimum of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant subject but relevant experience will also be considered.
+ Working towards or hold CEng qualification
_It will be necessary to carry out background checks and suitability assessments (UK BPSS clearance OR UK SC clearance) as part of the hiring process. Read more on national security vetting levels_ here ( _._
**You can expect from us:**
+ Challenging and exciting world-first projects
+ Competitive salary + generous bonus scheme
+ Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits include: 10% - 15% Employer Pension Contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance, Life Assurance.
+ Professional Development supported by GE Vernova University
+ 26 days holiday +
Power Systems Engineer
Posted 24 days ago
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GE's Power Conversion business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world's major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.
We're seeking a recognised Power Systems expert to join our world-class team. You'll provide technical leadership, design complex MW-scale Power Systems, and contribute to our overall strategy across Defence, Marine, Energy, and Industrial applications.
**Job Description**
**Core Responsibilities**
+ Be a recognised technical expert in Power Systems, associated components & equipment.
+ Provide technical ownership to projects to support the development of safe, technically compliant, and cost-effective solutions at holistic Power System level.
+ Undertake all aspects of Power Systems design: - including modelling, analysis, and simulation of Power Systems, using standard industrial design tools such as: Matlab, Simulink, eTAP, DigSilent, PSCAD etc.
+ Develop equipment specifications, FDS's and support overall system level design.
+ Ensuring Power System designs comply with the relevant health & safety, international standards, and class society rules where applicable.
+ Have knowledge of Power Electronic Converter system integration.
**Additional Responsibilities**
+ Support attainment of on-time delivery, cost, and quality targets on projects with utmost focus on safety.
+ Provides project level technical leadership in design, reviews, project level technical resource forecasting and estimated times to complete activities.
+ Provide technical support to the project manager, lead engineer & commissioning teams in managing project deliverables and variations.
+ Provide Power Systems application support & technical guidance to the commercial and site teams.
**Qualifications/Requirements**
+ This role involves work for customers who manage critical infrastructure; based on customer requirements it will be necessary to carry out background checks and suitability assessments for UKSecurity Clearance (SC) as part of the hiring process
+ _https // Working towards or hold a _CEng_ qualification (or strong interest).
+ Minimum of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant subject, or relevant industrial experience.
+ Willing to travel within UK and overseas for short-term working.
**Desired Characteristics**
+ Knowledge of Enhanced Generator Management Systems (EGMS) and/or Power Management Systems (PMS).
+ Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects, adapts to changing circumstances, able to deal with ambiguity making positive use of the opportunities it presents.
+ Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
+ Able to establish good relationships with customers and colleagues.
+ Full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential for site and customer visits.
**You can expect from us**
+ A rewarding career with a world-class organization, tackling challenging projects.
+ A collaborative and supportive team environment that fosters growth and development.
+ Flexible working arrangements and an attractive compensation package.
+ 34 days' vacation including national holidays.
**Additional Information**
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No
GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Power Systems Analyst
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Our Company:
Highview Power is a fast-growing global organisation, leading the way towards a cleaner, more efficient, and secure energy future. We plan to become a world leader in smarter long duration energy storage, a new technology that will enable nations, cities, and corporations to achieve net zero.
Our proprietary long duration, zero emissions energy storage system utilises cryogenic technology and surplus electricity; at times of low demand/low cost, to make liquid air which can be stored and later converted back into energy and released into the grid, at times of high demand/high cost.
This award-winning technology has been dubbed as "the missing link" to making Renewable Green Energy sources a more resilient, reliable and cost-effective option when compared with traditional fossil fuel alternatives.
Highview Power value their employees and are committed to creating a positive, inspiring and inclusive working environment.
In June 2024 we completed a £300m fundraising process (£30m debt) for the construction of our first full scale plant in Manchester with new investors including Goldman Sachs, Centrica and the UK National Wealth Fund. In September 2025 we will complete a 28m fundraise for the construction a 2nd plant in Hunterston, Scotland. 0m of debt being provided by existing investors and the Scottish National Investment
IBM Power Systems Engineer
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We're looking for an experienced IBM Power / Midrange Systems Engineer to join our team. You'll be a key player in supporting our critical Linux-based infrastructure, which runs on IBM Power-VM and VMware ESXi platforms.
About the Role:
- You'll manage and maintain Linux servers, ensuring top-tier performance and security.
- You'll troubleshoot complex issues as a 2nd and 3rd-line support expert.
- You'll contribute to key infrastructure projects and ensure our systems are highly available.
What You'll Need:
- Strong Linux skills (RHEL/SLES) and expertise in shell scripting (Bash/Korn).
- Experience with IBM Power-VM and automation tools like Ansible/Terraform.
- Familiarity with monitoring tools like Zabbix and an understanding of server performance analysis .
If you're ready to take your skills to the next level and make a difference in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now or send your CV to sharmistha. ghosal @ randstad .co .uk
Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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Electrical Power Systems Engineer
Posted 2 days ago
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Electrical Power Systems Engineer (Marine)
44,000 -46,000 Basic + Bonuses + Overtime (OTE 75K+) + Vehicle + Training + Technical Progression + Door to Door Pay + Enhanced Pension + Package
Essex
Fantastic and rare opportunity on offer to join a world leading OEM that is renowned for the quality of their products and the level of service they provide. Are you an electrical biased engineer who has experience with power and propulsion systems and associated machinery or a strong electrical background who is looking to increase your knowledge and skill set?
A fantastic opportunity on offer to become a true technical specialist in the marine sector whilst working with and on the latest power and propulsion systems technologies. Earn a great package whilst consistently receiving official OEM training & progressing into more senior positions further down the line. This company is a worldwide provider and has a prestigious portfolio of customers.
This company is a leading manufacturer and has a global presence within various industries, Power Generation, Marine, Rail, Aviation and Nuclear. This division of the business specialises in the marine sector, focusing on automation, power & propulsion systems. This is to keep vessels of all sizes across the world to continuously operate seamlessly and to the highest efficiency possible. They believe in their staff; they believe in development and are also keen to progress engineers into more senior positions via continuous training and progression opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
Service, maintenance, breakdowns and commissioning
Working on electrical power systems, propulsion systems and associated control systems
Compile Technical Reports in a timely manner and to a high standard on the completion of each job
Customer facing role
Main base (Essex) - with Occasional Worldwide Travel
Background Required:
Experience working with electrical power or propulsion systems
Familiar with PLCs, SCADA, Software packages - (Allan Bradley, Mitsubishi, WAGO)
Experience with Switchgear/Switchboards
Experience as a; Service Engineer/ Maintenance Engineer/ Marine Engineer / Navy
Electrical qualifications or time served (NVQ, HNC or equivalent)
Must have a UK Passport
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Systems Engineer - Power Systems
Posted 2 days ago
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Location: Rugeley (mostly onsite)
Duration: 6 month initial contract
Rate: 67ph UMB (Inside IR35)
Role details:
Our client, a leading defence and maritime company, are looking for a Systems Engineer to join their Power Applications team on a contract basis. This position primarily involves onsite work and focuses on systems engineering tasks across various projects. The role requires expertise in Systems V&V, Requirements, and proficient use of DOORS or JAMA.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a generalist bridging the gap between project members and stakeholders from different disciplines
- Design system operations including power on, operational modes, and self-tests
- Champion systems engineering to drive practical development and deployment of products
- Collect, scrutinise, organise, and challenge customer requirements
- Resolve design choices and ambiguities with internal and external customers
- Define interfaces and handover points on the project
- Promote re-use, similarity, and maximising previously developed products/items
- Lead systems engineering activities such as systems architecture, interface development, and requirements management with a pragmatic approach
- Perform system safety analysis
- Participate in system validation and verification ensuring compliance with requirements
- Tailor, modify, or create processes to drive value-adding repeat activities
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field
- Strong track record of applying engineering processes and governance to product development cycles
- Experience with systems engineering lifecycle deliverables including requirements, validation evidence, interface definition, configuration and change artefacts, safety analysis, validation, and verification items
- Familiarity with power electronics is beneficial, but expertise in systems engineering is essential
- Experience with embedded software operation within systems to appropriately decompose requirements
Skills-
- Awareness of systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle and experience of delivery
- Familiarity with MBSE and traditional requirements development
Preferred Qualifications-
- Systems testing experience
- Experience with power systems
- Experience with JAMA, DOORS, Polarion, or similar requirements management tools
- Experience working with agile approaches such as sprints, scrums and using Jira or similar for self-organisation
Apply today via the link provided!
IBM Power Systems Engineer
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We're looking for an experienced IBM Power / Midrange Systems Engineer to join our team. You'll be a key player in supporting our critical Linux-based infrastructure, which runs on IBM Power-VM and VMware ESXi platforms.
About the Role:
- You'll manage and maintain Linux servers, ensuring top-tier performance and security.
- You'll troubleshoot complex issues as a 2nd and 3rd-line support expert.
- You'll contribute to key infrastructure projects and ensure our systems are highly available.
What You'll Need:
- Strong Linux skills (RHEL/SLES) and expertise in shell scripting (Bash/Korn).
- Experience with IBM Power-VM and automation tools like Ansible/Terraform.
- Familiarity with monitoring tools like Zabbix and an understanding of server performance analysis .
If you're ready to take your skills to the next level and make a difference in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now or send your CV to sharmistha. ghosal @ randstad .co .uk
Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.