Power System Engineer
Posted 12 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Principal Power System Engineer”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
No salary listed for this role.
Location/s: Glasgow or Altrincham; UK
Recruiter contact: Maria Cervantes
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About the business unit
The Energy Unit's Transmission & Distribution division is seeking a Principal Power system engineer specialising in PSCAD to play a leading role in the delivery of complex power system studies for renewable generation, HVDC, FACTS, battery storage, transmission, and grid integration projects across the globe.
This is a specialist technical role focused on advanced electromagnetic transient (EMT) modelling and simulation using PSCAD. The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert, supporting project delivery, technical assurance, client engagement, and the development of junior engineers within a growing power systems team.You will have the opportunity to work on some of the world's most challenging energy transition projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across our UK and international offices.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and undertake advanced PSCAD-based electromagnetic transient studies for transmission and distribution networks.
- Develop, validate and maintain PSCAD models for:
- Renewable energy plants (wind, solar and hybrid systems)
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- HVDC and FACTS technologies
- Grid-connected power electronic converters
- Transmission and distribution networks
- Perform studies including:
- Electromagnetic transient (EMT) analysis
- Converter interaction studies
- Fault ride-through assessments
- Insulation coordination
- Switching transient studies
- Harmonic and resonance assessments