Power Systems Engineer

Location/s: Glasgow, UK
Recruiter contact: Steven Johnston

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. 

We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. 

Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

About the business unit  
The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally.

Overview of the role

Our Energy Unit's Transmission & Distribution division is growing its Power Systems team and is looking for a Power Systems Engineer to support the delivery of a wide range of power system studies associated with the energy transition.

You will work on projects involving renewable generation, battery energy storage systems (BESS), transmission and distribution networks, and grid connection studies. Working alongside experienced specialists, you will contribute to technical analysis, modelling, study delivery and engineering assessments for projects in the UK and internationally.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to broaden your technical capabilities while working on some of the most significant energy infrastructure projects currently being developed.

Key responsibilities and duties include:

• Support the delivery of power system studies for transmission and distribution networks
• Develop and maintain power system models using industry standard software tools
• Contribute to studies relating to:
  • Load flow analysis
  • Short circuit studies
  • Protection coordination
  • Dynamic and transient stability assessments
  • Grid connection and compliance studies
  • Power quality assessments
• Analyse data and study outputs, helping to identify practical engineering solutions
• Prepare technical calculations, reports and engineering documentation
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across energy projects
• Engage with clients, network operators and project stakeholders where required
• Support the continuous improvement of modelling approaches, analysis techniques and engineering standards
• Keep up to date with developments in power systems, renewable technologies and industry regulations

Candidate specification

Essential:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Understanding of power system engineering principles and electricity networks
• Familiarity with power system analysis and modelling techniques
• Knowledge of transmission and distribution systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within project teams
• A desire to continue developing technical knowledge and professional skills within the power systems field

Desirable:

• Experience using power system analysis software such as ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSS®E or similar packages
• Exposure to renewable energy, battery storage, HVDC, generation or grid connection projects
• Understanding of UK Grid Code requirements and power system standards
• Progress towards professional registration or membership of a recognised engineering institution

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. 

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

Agile working  

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. 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. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

AI Usage

At Mott MacDonald, we see the value AI can bring, but we take a people-first approach to hiring. While AI tools can help candidates prepare and build confidence, every application and hiring decision is reviewed by our recruitment and hiring teams. We encourage the responsible use of AI while ensuring we get to know the real person behind the application.

Accessibility

We want you to feel supported and able to perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to make applying or interviewing with us more accessible, please contact us at [email removed] and we'll be happy to discuss how we can help.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

Financial wellbeing

• We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
• Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
• Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
• As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.