Impellam Group
Power System Engineer
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Power Systems Design Engineer
Type
Permanent role
Location
Cheshire, NW England (Hybrid)
Salary
Competitive plus benefits
About the Company
Our client is a renewable energy business dedicated to accelerating the energy transition through sustainable solutions. They operate exclusively in green energy generation, with a diverse portfolio spanning multiple renewable technologies, and a strong commitment to people, the planet, and society.
The Role
We're looking for an experienced Power Systems Design Engineer to join a growing team. This role covers the design of systems ranging from commercial-scale projects through to large utility-scale solar farms, with responsibility for producing high-quality designs, drawings, and documentation across both the pre-construction and construction phases.
Key Responsibilities
- Electrical design of HV and LV systems for power generation projects, primarily utility-scale and commercial solar PV
- Develop and review system architecture and Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) from concept through to detailed design
- Manage and coordinate grid connection applications and technical submissions with the relevant DNO
- Ensure compliance with grid code and connection standards including G99 and G100
- Coordinate grid studies, including load flow, fault level, protection coordination, and power quality assessments
- Define and specify primary plant including transformers, switchgear, protection systems, inverters, and metering
- Support protection design and relay settings in line with grid requirements and DNO specifications
- Review and respond to DNO connection offers and technical queries
- Provide technical input during procurement, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and energisation
- Support design reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering exercises
- Ensure designs comply with relevant standards such as BS, IEC, ENA and site-specific requirements
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Experience and Qualifications
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- Proven experience designing HV and LV systems within the power generation sector
- Strong experience in solar PV projects preferred
- Demonstrable experience managing grid connections and direct engagement with DNOs
- Solid understanding of G99 and G100 requirements
- Experience producing and reviewing SLDs, protection philosophies, and overall system architecture
- Hands-on experience with grid studies (load flow, fault level, protection coordination)
- Familiarity with grid modelling tools such as ETAP, or similar
- Knowledge of UK grid code and ENA standards
- Full UK Working Rights
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