Principal Power Systems Engineer - London

Between £90,000 and £130,000 Per Month

Job description

Principal Power Systems Engineer - London, Bicester or Newcastle

London, United Kingdom, WC1A 1HB | Newcastle, United Kingdom, NE6 2HL | Oxford, United Kingdom, OX27 7LT

RED ENGINEERING DESIGN LIMITED

Permanent

Full - Time

Principal Power Systems Engineer - London, Bicester or Newcastle

RED are an expanding international M&E consultancy, with a proven track record in low energy design, focused on providing excellent design solutions to clients.

Through our market leading technical expertise, we enable the world’s digital infrastructure and develop the built environment whilst also helping clients realise ambitious plans for zero carbon-built environments. We cover the entire life cycle of any building project, with our broad capability offering saving our clients time, money, and effort. Our approach is centred around listening to our clients and interacting energetically with our fellow project stakeholders. We add value with our people, client service ethos, global delivery strategy, technical ability, and attitude.

We now seek a Principal Power Systems Engineer to be based out of our London,Bicester or Newcastle office.

Role Responsibilities

As a Principal Power Engineer at RED Engineering, you will play a crucial role in the design and optimization of power systems within the data centreindustry. Your primary responsibilities will include running computer simulations,supportingdesign teams,andensuringthereliabilityandefficiencyofpowerdistributionsystems.Weare particularly interested in candidates withexpertisein ETAP, although experience withDigSilentor SKM will also be considered.

KeyResponsibilities:

SimulationExpertise:

Conductloadflowanalysistoensureoptimalpowerdistributionwithindatacentrefacilities.

Performshortcircuitanalysistoassesstheintegrityofthepowersystem under fault conditions.

Coordinateprotectionsystemstoenhancethereliabilityandsafetyofthe power distribution network.

Executearcflashstudiestomitigaterisksandensurecompliancewithsafetystandards.

Collaboratecloselywiththedesignteamstounderstandprojectrequirements

ExperienceinTransientStabilitystudieswouldbeanadvantage,contributing to the resilience of the power systems under dynamic conditions.

DocumentationandReporting:

Preparecomprehensivereportsdetailingsimulationresults, recommendations, and design considerations.

Maintainaccurateandup-to-datedocumentationrelatedtopowersystem simulations and design support activities.

Stayabreastofindustrytrends,bestpractices,andemergingtechnologies.

Contributetothecontinuousimprovementofsimulationmethodologiesand tools within the power systems team.

Review:

  • Support Power Systems Engineers in their deliverables.

Review models and reports forPower Systemsteam.

Role Requirements

Provenexperienceinpowersystemsengineering,preferablywithinthedatacentreindustry

Proficiencyinsimulationsoftware,particularlyETAP(preferred),DigSilent,orSKM.

ExperiencewithLoadFlow,ShortCircuitAnalysis,ProtectionCoordination, Arc Flash, Harmonic Studies, and Underground Cable Sizing.

ExperienceinperformingTransientStabilityStudiesisdesirable.

ExperienceinperformingEarthingStudiesisdesirable.

Demonstrate a deep understanding of the models of main electrical machines,includingbutnotlimitedtogenerators,transformers,motorsandUPS.

ExperienceinbothLVandMVsystems,ideallyHVupto132kV.

StrongknowledgeofpowersystemscontrolandSCADAsystems.

Excellentanalyticalandproblem-solvingskills.

Backgroundinconsultingorconstructionpreferred.

RED offers a variety of benefits, including but not limited to:

  • 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days annual leave over 5 years’ service
  • Holiday purchase and buy back scheme
  • Hybrid Working
  • Contributory company pension scheme
  • Healthcare Scheme (Company funded cover is dependant on level)
  • Non-contractual bonus awards
  • Training sponsorship
  • Charity volunteering leave
  • Wellness days/ initiatives.
  • Salary commensurate with experience.
  • Our people work in friendly teams with a collaborative approach and mentoring support from talented leaders.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and are an equal opportunities employer.

*This role will ideally suit those with the right to live & work in the UK without restrictions.

RED is a company of Tractebel.

Business Unit: Tractebel

Legal Entity: RED ENGINEERING DESIGN LIMITED

Company Name: RED

Minimum Base Salary:

Maximum Base Salary:

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Extra information

Status
Open
Education Level
Secondary School
Location
Greater London
Type of Contract
Full-time jobs
Salary indication
Between £90,000 and £130,000 Per Month
Published at
11-10-2026
Profession type
Manufacturing / Industrial
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

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