Power System Protection & Connections Junior Consultant

Overview

As a Junior Consultant within our growing Power Systems team, you will provide technical studies input on a range of projects involving UK and international clients. The work will focus on delivery of power systems analysis services for distribution, transmission and conventional/renewable generation projects around the world. The role is based at our office in Manchester and worked on a hybrid basis. 

Responsibilties

• Assist and provide technical input on a variety of studies for distribution and transmission networks, renewable energy and grid integration, including: Power system planning, grid connection studies, protection and substation design
• Analyse the grid code requirements, industry accepted practices and grid connection processes
• Suppoprt and contibute towards the submission of high quality bids and proposals to existing and potential clients
• Participate in business development activities to meet and foster relationships with current and prospective clients
• Continuous enhancement of networking at all levels within RINA, client organisations and other external bodies as applicable
• Continuous improvement of representing RINA to clients at bid presentations and project presentations
• Lead small-sclae project studies

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Hold a minimum of a Bachelor or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or other relevant technical discipline
• Possess an understanding of power system theory
• Possess an understanding of transmission and distribution grids (LV to 400 kV) around the world,
• Knowledge of Laplace controller models and their operation
• Acceptable skill with modern simulation software and electrical circuit modelling tools e.g. PSS/E, DigSILENT Powerfactory, ETAP, ERACS etc.
• A priliminary understanding of Project Management principles and tools
• Ability to work effectively within a flexible team environment
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Experienced in a power systems engineering environment
• Track record on static and/or dynamic power system studies
• Track record in design and specification of HV substation equipment would be an advantage
• Experience of engineering consultancy would be an advantage