Power Systems Engineer

Job description

Power Systems Design Engineer

Location: Barnsley (Hybrid/Remote options available - minimum 1 office day per month)

About the Company

Our client is a specialist power systems consultancy with full Lloyd's NERS accreditation for network design from LV to 132kV. They're a full-stack engineering house covering electrical design, protection & control, earthing, and civil works all under one roof.

Their impressive portfolio includes complex manufacturing grid connections for major international brands, delivery of over 100 solar farms, and they're at the forefront of large-scale (50MW+) battery storage projects.

The Role

This position has been created to support the continuing growth of their electrical power network design and consultancy services, undertaking the design of contestable electrical networks for new connections and private wire networks for generation and demand customers.

Key Responsibilities

As a Power Systems Design Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and specifying electrical distribution networks and substations from LV to 132kV, including:

Design & Specification:

• Cable specifications, sizing and thermal rating calculations
• Cable route drawings and legal plans for easements and substation leases
• Electrical switchgear (LV, 11kV, 33kV and 132kV)
• Protection schemes design and specification
• Transformers and associated protection schemes
• Current and voltage transformer sizing
• LV switchgear/fusegear and battery charger sizing
• Single line diagrams and secondary designs (multicore block wiring diagrams)
• LV networks, substation small power and lighting
• Auxiliary equipment (sump pumps, emergency tripping schemes)

Collaboration & Compliance:

• Assessing manufacturer drawings for design compliance
• Liaising with equipment suppliers and DNOs/iDNOs
• Producing engineering and design reports
• Supporting earthing designs and civil design teams
• Ensuring compliance with internal management systems, DNO/iDNO standards, and relevant legislation
• Conducting Designer Risk Assessments in line with CDM regulations
• Managing client expectations and maintaining project updates
• Contributing to client quotations

What We're Looking For

Candidates with experience in power systems design, electrical distribution networks, and substation design from LV through to 132kV.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Barnsley

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English