Company description:About RINA Power SystemsThe 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 s...
Company description:RinaJob description: What You'll Do Design & Simulation: Lead the design of earthing systems and perform lightning protection risk assessments (BSEN 62305 & BSEB 62305).
Site Visits: Conduct testing and inspection of protection systems at substations, power stations, and renewable energy sites.
Client Engagement: Manage key client relationships, resolve queries, and communica...
Why Work at RINA
Hybrid Working Model: We offer flexible, hybrid working to support work-life balance and collaboration.
Professional Growth: You'll have access to technical training, professional development pathways, and the opportunity to work on international projects.
Inclusive Culture: We foster a supportive, diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone is empowered to thrive.
Innovation-Focused: Be part of a forward-thinking team driving the energy transition and solving real-world engineering challenges.
Responsibilities
As a senior technical leader in our Power Systems Team, you will play a key role in delivering complex consultancy projects, guiding junior engineers, supporting business development, and ensuring technical excellence in power systems studies.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and deliver power systems study projects (steady-state, RMS, and EMT-based)
Support and prepare technical and commercial proposals
Apply study results to system design and equipment specifications
Interact with clients, grid operators, developers, EPCs, and OEMs
Mentor junior team members and contribute to internal knowledge growth
Technical Expertise - You Bring At Least 5 of the Following:
Load Flow, Reactive Power, Short-Circuit, Power Quality & Stability Studies
Protection coordination and Arc Flash analysis
Insulation coordination (EMT), TRV, Ferro-resonance analysis
Techno-economic assessments and grid compliance studies
HVDC systems and sub-synchronous interaction studies
Scripting/automation of power analysis tools
Experience with software such as PowerFactory, PSCAD, PSSE, ETAP, Python, MATLAB
Desirable Skills
Grid connection application expertise (transmission/distribution)
Substation design and equipment specification
Renewable integration and corresponding grid codes
Model development in PSCAD, PowerFactory, or similar
Technical due diligence for power projects
What You'll Need
Bachelor's, MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field
10+ years' relevant professional experience
Chartered Engineer status (CEng) desirable
Strong communication and presentation skills
Experience with UK Grid/Distribution Codes and stakeholders (e.g., NGESO, DNOs, developers)
What You'll Get in Return
Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy more.
Health & Wellbeing: Healthcare cover (with family options) + life assurance.
Pension: 6% employer-matched pension contributions.
Family Support: Paid parental leave + additional unpaid leave for reservists.
Work-Life Balance: Cycle-to-work scheme + retail and lifestyle discounts.
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The Opportunity
You'll take a leading role in concept and feasibility studies, substation design, and system studies for projects that span both UK and international markets. As part of our Engineering Team, you'll drive project success through technical excellence, stakeholder engagement, and strong leadership.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do:
Lead technical delivery of substation designs (AIS/GIS) up to 400kV.Oversee and sign off on engineering designs, specifications, reports, and calculations.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (Protection & Control, Civil/Structural).Guide junior engineers and support their professional growth.Interface with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.Ensure regulatory compliance (CDM, UK H&S) and safety by design.Support tender development, resource planning, budgeting, and QA.Act as Principal Designer as needed and contribute to design management practices.
What You'll Bring:
10+ years in T&D or Power Systems EngineeringMaster's degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar)Chartered Engineer (CEng) statusExpert in substation design up to 132kV+ (ideally up to 400kV)Strong knowledge of ENA/BS/IEC/IEEE standardsFamiliarity with SLDs, layouts, CT/VT design, and auxiliary systemsSoftware skills in MS Office, AutoCAD, and MicroStationExcellent leadership, communication, and project delivery skills
Desirable:
Health & Safety qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH)CDM 2015 trainingExperience in mentoring, business development, and QA
Why RINA?
At RINA, we don't just offer jobs - we build careers. We're a global leader in engineering consulting, operating across 70 countries with over 3,900 professionals. For more than 150 years, we've supported clients in delivering safe, effective, and sustainable projects.
You'll work on complex, rewarding projects that make a difference - alongside passionate experts committed to technical excellence.
Benefits
Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy more.
Health & Wellbeing: Healthcare cover (with family options) + life assurance.
Pension: 6% employer-matched pension contributions.
Family Support: Paid parental leave + additional unpaid leave for reservists.
Work-Life Balance: Cycle-to-work scheme + retail and lifestyle discounts.
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RINA is looking for a highly experienced Power Systems Principal Consultant to lead a specialist and growing project team, delivering complex consulting projects for large power and electricity corporations. The portfolio is broad, advising clients on complex issues such a grid capacity, high voltage power line design, site surveys, carbon capture and other sustainable engineering solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to futureproof, develop and shape RINA's already established Power Systems capability in the UK, in a critical and transitioning sector.
This role is be based out of our Manchester office though RINA is smart/hybrid working organisation. Moderate travel across the UK is required though.
Role responsibilities
• This is a hybrid managerial, technical delivery and commercial / business development role, with the weighting on technical delivery;
• P&L accountability for UK Power Systems Project Engineering/Consulting;
• Manage complex consulting project engagements;
• Manage the 3-5 strong Power Systems project management team, developing a high-performance culture: coach, mentor and resolve people issues with support from HR;
• Bid for resource from the Power Systems Engineering teams;
• Support the business development capability by identifying leads with new and existing clients;
• Understand future industry trends and influence internal stakeholders as to new opportunities for growth;
• Lead on commercial activities including pricing, contract profitability, resource planning and reporting contribution margin;
• Grow the team, leading on recruitment activities.
Qualifications & experience required
• A minimum of 10 years professional services / consulting experience, specialising in Power Systems;
• P&L management experience between £3-20m;
• A minimum of 10 years working in technical delivery / project management, with demonstrable track record of successful project initiation and delivery;
• Expert knowledge of the Power Systems market with an understanding of the main players, pricing levels and strategies;
• Track record of developing new business on existing business and account management/development;
• Have a pragmatic outlook of the Power Systems market and steer operations towards future industry trends;
• Have a recognised Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, Association for Project Management (APM) qualifications or Project Management Institute (PMI) - Desirable.
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 (www.RINA.org)
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, giving us 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. #LI-JB1
Benefits
• As part of our growing global team, you'll find yourself working with world-class professionals and clients in a variety of market sectors. In addition, you will be rewarded with:
• 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
• Employee perks - retail discounts
• Generous recruitment referral bonus
• 4 half days paid leave for STEM Ambassadors
• Season ticket loan
At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy) national origin, age or disabilities. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.
