Power Systems Senior Consultant - Modeling & Simulation

Posting Date: 20 Mar 2026

City: Manchester

Location:

Manchester, GB, M1 3LD

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Power Engineering and Renewables

Level of experience: Senior

RINA is currently recruiting for a Power Systems Senior Consultant - Modeling & Simulation to join its office in Manchester.

Why RINA?

RINA is a global engineering and consulting company providing technical advisory, assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services across energy and infrastructure markets. With more than 150 years of engineering heritage and a global network of professionals operating in over 70 countries, RINA delivers innovative, safe, and sustainable solutions across the full project lifecycle.

Our UK operations trace their origins to 1920 through the British Electrical and Allied Industries Research Association and continue to support complex electrical and infrastructure projects across multiple sectors.

The Role

The Senior Consultant will be a member of the RINA Power System Engineering team and will contribute to the effective execution of engineering activities across projects and tenders, including definition and management of technical interfaces and scope of work associated with power system modeling / simulation projects.

The role involves leading and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to deliver a wide range of local and international projects for commercial, industrial, and utility clients.

Technical Responsibilities

Lead and deliver power system study activities and projects.
Experience preparing project proposals.
Load flow analysis.
Reactive power capability studies.
Electrical loss calculations.
Short‑circuit studies.
Arc‑flash studies.
Power quality analysis (harmonics, flicker, rapid voltage change).
Stability studies for grid compliance.
Insulation coordination (EMT), including TRV and ferro‑resonance.
Protection coordination and arc‑flash studies.
Techno‑economic assessments.
Application of study results to system design, equipment specifications, and understanding of power system plant operation.

Required Qualifications & Experience

MSc or MEng with 10+ years of experience in electrical power,
or 7+ years with a master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
Senior‑level proficiency in at least one of the following tools:
Experience with grid‑connection applications for generation and load connections to transmission and distribution networks.
Experience in grid integration of renewable energy sources and familiarity with relevant grid codes.
Technical due diligence of power projects.
Design and specification of substation equipment.
Experience automating or scripting within power system analysis tools.
Strong knowledge of UK grid and distribution codes, including grid code compliance studies.
Knowledge and experience with HVDC systems, including complex studies such as subsynchronous oscillations/interactions.

Preferred Skills and Professional Attributes

DIgSILENT PowerFactory
PSCAD
SKM
ETAP
EasyPower
PSSE
Python
MATLAB/Simulink

Eligibility

Must be eligible to work within the UK and willing to commute or relocate to Manchester.

Benefits

Become part of a growing global team, working with world‑class professionals and clients in an international market.
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.Option to purchase additional holiday.
Up to 12 smart‑working days per month (post‑probation).
Support for Military Reservists — 10 additional paid days.
Healthcare cover (family members may be added at additional cost).
6% matched pension.Life assurance.
Professional development support toward chartership.
Payment of professional membership fees.
Cycle‑to‑work scheme.Employee perks, including retail discounts.
Generous recruitment referral bonus.
Four half‑days of paid leave for STEM Ambassador activities.
Season ticket loan.

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