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Graduate Electrical Engineer
RINA is looking for a Graduate Electrical Engineer with at least 1 year’s experience to join its growing Power Systems consultancy capability. The team design and deliver complex Substation Design, Protection and Power Systems Studies engagements for large power and electricity corporations, DNOs, utility companies and Data Center operators.
This role is based out of our Manchester office though RINA is a smart/hybrid working organisation. Moderate travel across the UK is required though.
The Role
You will support a broad range of electrical engineering projects such as substation design, grid capacity/integration, high voltage power line design and other sustainable engineering initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to become an Electrical Power Systems specialist developing modern and sustainable solutions.
Role Responsibilities:
- Support Senior Consultants in the development of electrical power system designs for utility, industrial, and commercial facilities.
- Assist with preparation of engineering calculations including load studies, short-circuit analysis, voltage drop, grounding, and cable ampacity evaluations.
- Contribute to preparation of drawings and design packages including single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams and equipment layouts.
- Develop, update and review technical documentation such as specifications, equipment data sheets, study reports, and design narratives.
- Perform power system modelling tasks under supervision using approved software tools (e.g., load flow, fault studies, protection coordination, arc-flash analysis).
- Support protection and control design activities including relay settings development and functional descriptions.
- Assist with substation and distribution design tasks including equipment sizing, conduit and cable routing, grounding layouts, and bill of materials development.
- Participate in site visits and field data collection activities to verify existing conditions and support design development.
- Assist in development of test plans, commissioning checklists, and energization procedures.
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Role Requirements:
- Electrical Engineering graduate (Meng, CEng and/or PhD).
- At least 1 year’s commercial experience as an Electrical Engineer.
- Have working knowledge with any of the following: DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, PSSE, MATLAB/Simulink.
- Python experience is highly preferable.
- Demonstrable and strong analytical & problem-solving capabilities with the ability to develop practical and innovative engineering solutions.
- Ability to evaluate issues within a broader system context and understand cross-disciplinary impacts.
Eligibility
- Must be eligible to work within the UK without employer sponsorship.
- Willing to commute or relocate to Manchester.
About RINA Power Systems
RINA’s established and global Power Systems Business Unit is 260 strong, supporting growing market demands in power generation including renewables (wind & solar), environmental protection and the expansion of Hydrogen in energy.
The UK Power Systems Engineering capability is 100 strong, providing Engineering Consultancy and Project Delivery services in electricity distribution design, carbon capture, renewable generation and storage, grid connection/integration, and earthing & lightning protection.
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Our clients include lenders, investors, TNOs/DNOs, OEMs, developers and other stakeholders on key power and renewable engineering projects.
About RINA
RINA is a 7,000 strong and growing global engineering services firm, providing innovative consulting services to critical industry sectors, including Energy, Power, Renewables, Defence, Manufacturing, Transport & Infrastructure. It operates out of 70 countries, giving us the depth of experience across engineering disciplines to support clients in an ever technically evolving world. We have a strong reputation providing services that are of the highest quality, creating significant value add to our clients.
Benefits
In addition to the below, you will become part of our growing global team, you will find yourself working with world-class professionals and clients in a global market.
- 25 days leave (plus bank holidays)
- Matched 6% pension
- Health Insurance
- Hybrid working
- Support of Military Reservists – 10 additional paid days
- Life Assurance
- Pay for professional membership
- Cycle to work scheme – e-Vehicle scheme
- Employee perks – retail discounts
- Generous recruitment referral bonus
- 4 half days paid leave for STEM Ambassadors
- Season ticket loan
At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind.
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