Power Systems Engineer


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£48,000 to £65,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Birmingham, B90 4LH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Sept 2026
Closing date:	14 Oct 2026

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Summary

Your new company

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering innovative and sustainable engineering solutions across the UK and internationally.

The business operates across a diverse range of sectors including healthcare, education, residential, commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical and public sector developments. With a dedicated Power Systems team and a strong focus on technical excellence, the company provides specialist support on complex electrical infrastructure and power distribution projects ranging from low voltage networks through to high voltage systems.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing technical team offering genuine career development, exposure to challenging projects and support from experienced industry professionals.

Your new role

As a Power Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering specialist electrical power infrastructure designs and providing technical expertise on projects across multiple sectors.

Working as part of a dedicated power engineering team, your responsibilities will include:

Designing electrical distribution systems from LV through to HV networks

Producing power system studies including load flow, fault level, protection coordination and network analysis

Developing substation, cable network and electrical infrastructure designs

Carrying out site surveys and assessing the condition and suitability of existing installations

Producing technical reports, calculations, specifications and design documentation

Liaising with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) regarding new connections, network upgrades and generation applications

Supporting renewable energy and embedded generation projects, including G99 applications

Attending client and design team meetings to present technical solutions

Inspecting installations on site and reviewing contractor works during project delivery and commissioning

You will be involved in a wide variety of technically challenging projects and will have the opportunity to further develop your expertise within specialist power systems engineering.

What you'll need to succeed

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering or a related discipline

Experience working within a power systems, electrical engineering or consulting engineering environment

Knowledge of electrical distribution networks, substations and power infrastructure projects

Experience using software such as ETAP, IPSA+, ERACS, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, Trimble, Electrical OM or similar packages

Proficiency in AutoCAD, with Revit experience beneficial but not essential

Understanding of power system studies, including protection, grading and fault analysis

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Ability to work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary teams

Desire to continue developing technical knowledge and progress professionally

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary and benefits package

Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development

Ongoing training and mentoring from experienced power systems engineers

Flexible and agile working arrangements

Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy and sell additional leave

Enhanced sickness, maternity and paternity benefits

Exposure to a broad range of complex and technically challenging projects

Employee referral bonus scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Team-building and social activities

Supportive and collaborative working environment

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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