Substation Power Systems Engineer

V7 Recruitment • TRAFFIC • Not Specified, Not Specified, United Kingdom • £400 - £500 / day • 3w ago

Role: Power Systems Engineer
Location: East of England
Contract Length: 12 months (Outside IR35)
Pay: £400 - £500 Per Day

V7 are looking for an experienced HV Substation Power Systems Engineer to support the delivery of high-profile grid and energy transition projects across the UK. You will be responsible for the design, analysis, and integration of high-voltage substation systems (up to 400kV), ensuring safe, compliant, and technically sound solutions that support our national decarbonisation goals.

Benefits:

12 month contract
Weekly payroll

The Role:

Deliver and review detailed power systems designs for HV substations (11kV to 400kV), including:

Single-line diagrams
Protection and control schematics
Earthing and lightning protection layouts
Perform load flow, shortcircuit, arc flash, and protection coordination studies using industry software
Support the development of Functional Design Specifications, Equipment Specifications, and Interface Documents.
Provide technical input to commissioning and FAT/SAT activities, ensuring system integrity and safety.

The Requirements:

2+ years experience in HV substation or power systems engineering (preferably up to 132kV 400kV).
Sound understanding of:

Power system modelling and fault level analysis
HV equipment operation (transformers, switchgear, CTs/VTs, protection relays)
Protection and control philosophies
Proficient in design and simulation tools (e.g. DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP, or SKM PowerTools).

If you re interested in this contract, apply today or give Alex Birkitt a call on (phone number removed) between 7.30am 6pm, Mon Fri.

V7 Recruitment are an equal opportunities employer who are acting as an employment agency in relation to this role

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