Vallum Associates
Senior Power Systems Design Engineer
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Senior Consultant – Power Systems Engineering
Our client is a leading international engineering consultancy delivering technical advisory, design, and engineering services across the energy and infrastructure sectors. They are looking to appoint a Senior Consultant – Power Systems Engineering to support the delivery of major transmission and distribution projects across the UK and internationally.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of 11kV–400kV AIS and GIS substation projects.
- Produce electrical design packages, calculations, specifications, and technical reports.
- Act as Lead Project Engineer on multidisciplinary projects.
- Review supplier designs and participate in FAT/SAT activities.
- Ensure compliance with UK regulations, CDM, and industry standards.
- Support tendering, project planning, budgeting, and technical workshops.
- Mentor junior engineers and carry out technical design reviews.
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Requirements
- 10+ years' experience in transmission and distribution engineering (7+ with MSc/PhD).
- Strong substation design experience up to 132kV, ideally 400kV.
- Expertise in Primary Design, Protection & Control, and/or SCADA.
- Knowledge of UK standards (ENA, IEC, BS, IEEE, ANSI).
- Experience with MicroStation, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication, technical reporting, and leadership skills.
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Desirable
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards.
- IOSH, NEBOSH, BESC, NSI30, or similar qualifications.
- Installation and commissioning experience.
Location & Benefits
- Manchester (Hybrid)
- Competitive salary and benefits package including private healthcare, enhanced pension, hybrid working, professional development, paid memberships, bonus schemes, and excellent career progression.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a globally recognized consultancy delivering high-profile transmission and substation projects within the UK power sector.
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