Mott MacDonald
Principal Power System Engineer
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Principal Power System Engineer - PSCAD
Location
Glasgow or Altrincham, UK
About the Business Unit
The Energy Unit's Transmission & Distribution division is seeking a Principal Power System Engineer specialising in PSCAD. This role involves leading complex power system studies for renewable generation, HVDC, FACTS, battery storage, transmission, and grid integration projects globally. The successful candidate will serve as a subject matter expert, supporting project delivery, technical assurance, client engagement, and the development of junior engineers.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and undertake advanced PSCAD-based electromagnetic transient studies for transmission and distribution networks.
- Develop, validate, and maintain PSCAD models for:
- Renewable energy plants (wind, solar, and hybrid systems)
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- HVDC and FACTS technologies
- Grid-connected power electronic converters
- Transmission and distribution networks
- Perform studies including:
- Electromagnetic transient (EMT) analysis
- Converter interaction studies
- Fault ride-through assessments
- Insulation coordination
- Switching transient studies
- Harmonic and resonance assessments
- Grid code compliance studies
- Interface with OEMs, network operators, project developers, and contractors to obtain and validate technical data.
- Analyse and interpret simulation results and provide practical engineering recommendations.
- Prepare high-quality technical reports and present findings to clients and stakeholders.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance for PSCAD-related project work.
- Support business development activities and contribute to proposals for specialist power system studies.
- Maintain awareness of industry developments, grid code requirements, and emerging technologies relating to power electronic-based power systems.
Candidate Specification
Essential
- Degree in Electrical Engineering (BEng/BSc minimum); MSc, MEng, or PhD specialising in Power Systems highly desirable.
- Extensive experience in PSCAD modelling and electromagnetic transient studies.
- Strong understanding of:
- Power electronic converter technologies
- Renewable energy integration
- HVDC and FACTS systems
- Grid compliance requirements
- EMT and dynamic system behaviour
- Demonstrable experience developing and validating detailed PSCAD models.
- Experience interpreting EMT simulation results and translating them into practical engineering solutions.
- Strong technical report writing and presentation skills.
- Ability to lead technical workstreams and mentor junior engineers.
- Commercial awareness and ability to support business growth through specialist power system consultancy services.
- Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary project teams.
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Desirable
- Working knowledge of ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSS®E, and other power system analysis tools.
- Experience supporting Grid Connection Applications and Grid Code Compliance Studies.
- Experience with transmission utilities, renewable developers, OEMs, or EPC contractors.
- Chartered Engineer status, or progress towards professional accreditation.
UK Immigration
Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK.
Agile Working
At Mott MacDonald, we offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.
Accessibility
We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com.
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Benefits
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Financial wellbeing:
- Pension matching between 4.5% and 7%.
- Life assurance up to 4x your basic salary, with an option to increase to 6x.
- Income protection scheme.
- Flexible benefits including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving, and will writing.
- Annual bonus schemes.
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Employee Ownership:
- No external investors, just employees.
- Direct connection to success through personal and group performance bonuses.
- Opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership.
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Health and wellbeing:
- Private medical insurance for UK colleagues.
- Health cash plan.
- Access to Peppy for menopause support.
- Comprehensive wellbeing program.
- Ability to flex salary to opt into various health benefits.
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Lifestyle:
- Minimum of 33-35 days holiday annually, including public holidays.
- Ability to buy or sell leave.
- Holiday entitlement increases to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.
- Various employee saving schemes and high-street retailer discounts.
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Enhanced family and carers leave:
- 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave.
- Two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
- Shared parental leave up to 24 weeks at full pay.
- Up to five additional days leave for significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.
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Learning and development:
- Primary annual professional institution subscription.
- Opportunities to enhance technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.
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Networks, communities, and social outcomes:
- Join a wide range of groups including Advanced Employee Networks.
- Make a difference within communities through social outcomes.
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