Consultant Power System Studies Or Earthing

Senior / Principal Consultant (Power Systems and Protection)
About the Company - Our client is a well-established engineering consultancy delivering specialist technical services across the energy and infrastructure sectors. The organisation supports a diverse portfolio of projects involving power networks, industrial facilities, renewable energy developments, and emerging technologies.
With a strong technical culture and collaborative approach, the business offers engineers the opportunity to work on complex projects, alongside experienced specialists, while continuing to develop their technical expertise within a supportive and high-performing environment.
About the Role - An opportunity has arisen for a consultant to join a growing Power Systems team, specialising in Protection Studies and Earthing Design.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering protection coordination studies, fault analysis, and earthing assessments across a variety of electrical infrastructure projects. Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will provide technically robust solutions for clients across the energy sector while supporting the successful delivery of high-profile projects.
Responsibilities –

• Deliver protection studies for HV and EHV electrical networks, including protection coordination, relay settings, and fault level assessments. - Undertake earthing design and safety studies for substations, renewable energy projects, and grid-connected infrastructure. - Perform technical modelling and analysis using industry-recognised power system and earthing software. - Produce high-quality technical reports, calculations, and engineering recommendations. - Support project planning, technical proposals, and bid submissions. - Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop effective engineering solutions. - Contribute to the development of engineering standards, methodologies, and best practice. - Manage project deliverables in line with technical, quality, programme, and commercial objectives. - Support and mentor junior engineers where required. Requirements –
• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. - Experience carrying out power system protection studies for HV/EHV transmission or distribution networks. - Experience delivering earthing design and safety assessments for electrical infrastructure projects. - Strong knowledge of protection schemes, relay coordination, fault current analysis, and electrical safety principles. - Experience using power system analysis software such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP, IPSA, PSS®E, or similar. - Experience using earthing analysis software such as CDEGS, XGSLab, or equivalent. - Understanding of UK Grid Code requirements and relevant industry standards. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical reporting skills. - Ability to manage project work packages and deliver to programme deadlines.

Desirable –

• Experience working on renewable energy, battery energy storage (BESS), offshore wind, or grid connection projects. - Knowledge of transient studies, arc flash assessments, power quality, or dynamic system modelling. - Understanding of EMC, EMI, induction, or lightning protection studies. - Experience with programming or automation tools such as Python, VBA, MATLAB, or similar. - Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration. - Experience engaging directly with network operators, developers, and utility clients.

For more information or details on how to apply. Reach out to Josh Ambrose at [email protected] - NES Fircroft are acting as an Employment Agency on behalf of our client in relation to this vacancy.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.