Job Description
ITPEnergised, now a part of SLR Consulting Ltd, continue to develop and we are seeking to complement our growing Technology Services team with experienced Senior and Principal Power Systems Engineers.
The Technology team operates across a broad range of projects from single wind turbine installations and onsite generation to multi-GW offshore generation, grid and private wire projects. A key part of the job will be to write and check work released to clients and to work with the team to engender pride in the quality of our outputs.
You will support the Head of Development Project Management and the Director of Technology Services with business planning around key service areas by contributing to the business plans and budget setting, identifying the focus sectors, service line enhancement and new service areas, to support revenue and growth opportunities.
The Role
Your role will focus primarily on:
- Engaging with the electricity transmission, distribution companies and the Electricity System Operator in the UK.
- Understanding of the UK Grid Code and specifically application of the requirements to generation projects.
- Practical experience conducting detailed power system studies including load flow, short circuit analysis, fault ride through and EMT using industry standard software solutions
- Sharing your knowledge and experience with the team to further develop the team’s expertise
- Management and mentoring of graduates/consultants.
- Understanding, communicating, and analysing energy regulatory framework and keeping abreast of changes and impacts to clients.
- Developing business relationships with companies and co-professionals that will provide new opportunities for the business to provide our range of services.
- Contributing to “Thought Leadership” on your areas of expertise to support the enhancement of our brand.
This role offers remote working but if you prefer an office environment, we have offices in Edinburgh. Glasgow, London and Bristol.
You may be asked to attend meetings at our office locations, or travel to clients’ offices or sites as project work requires. This may include international travel, where necessary.
About us
SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 3000+ employees across 6 regions – including over 1000 staff across Europe. SLR’s ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, SLR offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.
About you
Degree qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g., Electrical or Mechanical engineering) or equivalent professional experience, you will have:
- Experience in, or willingness to learn client management and development of longstanding client relationships.
- Experience in, or willing to learn the financial management of projects, meeting strict timelines and budgets
- Commercial awareness of the energy industry.
- Good working knowledge of the full lifecycle of regulatory framework for connection renewable projects to the grid for both Transmission and Distribution projects
- Experience of dealing with Ofgem would be an advantage
- Experience in the Offshore and Onshore renewable energy sector and knowledge of the oil and gas sector would be an advantage.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SLR
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional DE&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all individuals regardless of their background can thrive.
We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently underrepresented at SLR, such as: LGBTQ+ people, ethic minority groups, women, and individuals with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.
For more information on our commitment to DE&I, and the great work we are doing, please click here: https://www.slrconsulting.com/about/making-sustainability-happen/ and scroll to the bottom of the page.