Senior Power Systems Engineer
About the Company
TNEI is an independent, ambitious and dynamic energy consultancy with a strategy to evolve in anticipation of market drivers, whether they be technical, regulatory, economic, environmental or political.
This culture is reflected in our recruitment policy to employ only the highest calibre individuals thereby constantly increasing our breadth and depth of expertise.
Established in the mid 90s TNEI has expanded rapidly through organic growth and acquisition.
Alongside significant internal growth in our renewable energy and demand management teams, in 2002 TNEI acquired the power systems specialists IPSA Power a rapidly expanding business focussing on power systems consultancy and associated software development. The IPSA software team brought exceptional software products and development expertise to TNEI.
Job Description
The role is primarily for a desk-based power system studies engineer within an experienced and well-regarded team. The role will be developed around individuals that are viewed as having potential for the company and the team.
Typical projects will include:
Generation project connections
Utility network reinforcement studies
Petro-chemical system analysis
Traction system analysis
Project feasibility studies
Strategic power system analysis
Software based analysis solutions
Supporting wind project and installation teams
Diverse inter-company energy projects
You are expected to have a good client focus and where required be prepared to work as part of the client team. The ability to work independently is highly desirable, however all staff are expected to discuss project problems openly within the company. Most of our projects are client confidential and so discretion is imperative with external parties.
Desirable Skills
The candidate should have a good selection of the following. The list is not exhaustive or mandatory as the candidate will be assessed on overall skills, experience and enthusiasm for the role.
Loadflow & contingency analysis
Fault level studies and circuit breaker rating
Motor start / load-shedding studies
Transient stability and dynamic studies
Controller and equipment modelling
Harmonic Analysis and filter design
Protection and co-ordination
Control system design and analysis
Good knowledge of UK and international standards and codes
EMT analysis
Power electronics and HVDC
Good word-processing and spreadsheet knowledge
Project management or project engineering experience
Commercial awareness
Economic analysis and cost-benefit appraisals
Knowledge of QA systems and document management
Software knowledge: IPSA, PSSE, PSLF, DigSilent, PSCAD, EMTP, ATP, DINIS, Viper, Sincal, PowerTools, Fortran, C++, C, Python, VBA, Matlab, etc.
Degree based education or equivalent, Chartered Engineer status or pending.
Good general numeric and mathematical skills.
Broad understanding of electrical engineering ranging from communications, hardware, software, control systems and power systems.
The candidate must possess good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to produce high quality written technical reports.
Location
Opportunities are available in both main TNEI offices in Manchester or Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Both offices are central city with good public transport links to the surrounding areas. Later secondment opportunities may be possible depending on skills, projects and any specific personal requirements/desires.
Company Benefits
The working environment is relaxed and friendly. Office hours are flexible with a focus on getting the work done rather than clocking in and out. Senior engineers are expected to provide a mentoring role within the team where appropriate. The key package benefits include:
Market leading salaries
Annual performance based bonus
Company contributory pension scheme
Private medical insurance
Formal personal development and training plan
Flexible and family friendly hours