Overview

Senior Engineer, Power System Protection Controls at RINA. RINA is looking for a highly experienced Power Systems Senior Consultant / Engineer to lead and manage multiple projects for large power and electricity corporations, with a focus on protection controls (PSPC) for substations. This role can be based in Manchester, Leatherhead or Brighton with smart/hybrid working and moderate travel across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management, technical input and leadership on a variety of projects for distribution and transmission networks, renewable energy, and grid integration, including Power system planning, grid connection studies, protection and substation design.
• Deliver Power Systems Protection Control (PSPC) for substations as the core focus.
• Undertake grid analysis using relevant simulation software.
• Minimise power outages by using protection control devices.
• Work closely with clients, sub-contractors and other design engineers.
• Arrange meetings and communicate with clients to establish their needs.
• Produce drawings using software packages like CAD, REVIT; prepare and coordinate electrical reports and specifications.
• Review project design, contractual documentation, environmental studies, planning permission, health and safety reports, grid offers and grid connection agreements.
• Contribute towards the submission of high-quality bids and proposals to existing and potential clients.

Qualifications & Experience

• Hold a minimum of a BEng or MEng degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or other relevant technical discipline.
• Good understanding of Power System theory.
• Knowledge of HV equipment and substation design.
• Understanding of transmission and distribution grids (LV to 400 kV), grid code requirements and industry accepted practices and grid connection processes.
• Experience developing and reviewing Time Current Curves (TCC).
• Proficient with modern simulation software and electrical circuit modelling tools e.g. PSS/E, DigSILENT, Powerfactory, ETAP etc.
• Ability to work effectively within a flexible team environment on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Able to quickly develop successful client stakeholders including Chief Engineers and Technical Project Managers.
• Up to date knowledge and experience in most of the following areas:
• Medium/High/EHV Voltage Transmission/Distribution Systems
• Electrical SLD, Protection MCP
• AC/DC Schematics, Wiring Diagrams, Cable Schedules, Block Diagrams
• LV Cable Sizing, Battery Sizing Calculations
• HV Plant Specifications and review of manufacturer drawings
• Protection Settings and Controls

About RINA Power Systems

The established 260 strong global Power Systems Business Unit supports growing market demands in power generation including environmental protection and the expansion of Hydrogen in energy. The 120 strong Engineering Power Systems team in the UK provides Engineering Consultancy in electricity distribution design, carbon capture, renewable generation and storage, grid connection, and earthing & lightning protection. We provide a vast array of consultancy services including site characterisation, concept & design, due diligence, procurement to operation & maintenance. Our clients include lenders, investors, TNOs/DNOs, OEMs, developers and other stakeholders on key power and renewable engineering projects.

RINA Group

RINA is a 6,000 strong global engineering services firm, providing innovative consulting services to critical industry sectors, including Energy, Power, Renewables, Defence, Manufacturing, Transport & Infrastructure. It operates out of 70 countries, with the depth of experience across engineering disciplines to support clients in an ever technically evolving world. We have a strong reputation providing services that are of the highest quality, creating significant value add.

Benefits

• Matched 6% pension
• Life Assurance
• Healthcare Insurance
• 25 days leave (plus bank holidays)
• Option to buy more holiday
• Smart/hybrid Working policy
• Professional development, support with qualifications (i.e. Chartership)
• Pay for professional membership
• Support of Military Reservists – 10 additional paid days
• Cycle to work scheme
• E-Vehicle scheme
• Employee perks – retail discounts
• Generous recruitment referral bonus
• 4 half days paid leave for STEM Ambassadors
• Season ticket loan