Job Description
Power Systems Engineer (Energy) - Bicester
Posting Start Date: 8/11/26
Requisition ID: 70820
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Informations générales
Oxford, United Kingdom, OX27 7LT
RED ENGINEERING DESIGN LIMITED
Engineering
Permanent
Full - Time
Power Systems Engineer - Bicester
RED are an expanding international M&E consultancy, with a proven track record in low energy design, focused on providing excellent design solutions to clients.
Through our market leading technical expertise, we enable the world’s digital infrastructure and develop the built environment whilst also helping clients realise ambitious plans for zero carbon-built environments. We cover the entire life cycle of any building project, with our broad capability offering saving our clients time, money, and effort. Our approach is centred around listening to our clients and interacting energetically with our fellow project stakeholders. We add value with our people, client service ethos, global delivery strategy, technical ability, and attitude.
We now seek a fully experienced Power Systems Engineer to join our Bicester office.
Role Responsibilities
Design and analyse electrical power systems including generation, transmission, distribution, and protection networks
Perform load flow, short circuit, transient stability, and power quality studies
Develop single-line diagrams, protection coordination studies, and arc flash analyses
Size and specify electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, cables, and busbars
Lead the design team for a HV/MV sub-station including coordination of other disciplines including civil, mechanical, and control systems engineers in order to provide a turnkey package at concept and detailed design stages
Understanding software tools (e.g., ETAP, PFD, PSCAD, etc.) to model and simulate power systems for harmonic analysis, RMS, EMT and power factor correction studies
Conduct relay coordination and protection system design
Evaluate system reliability using methods such as Fault Tree analysis
Develop engineering deliverables including calculations, specifications, and equipment data sheets
Support procurement by reviewing vendor submittals and technical bid evaluations
Provide engineering support during construction, commissioning, and startup phases
Relevant sectors : Data centres and critical facilities, Electric utilities and grid operators, Oil and gas / petrochemical, Renewable energy developers and Industrial manufacturing
Engage with other Engie Group Business Units to promote complimentary sustainable infrastructure solutions for our combined client base. In particular develop working relationships with the relevant people within Tractebel to deliver projects
Work with the Central Engineering and R&D teams to assist with incorporating new technologies and tools into the Energy Transition market
Undertake site visits of existing installations for the purposes of proposing remedial solutions and commercial bids.
Maintain knowledge of the latest technologies and regulations relating to demand side reduction, renewable energy generation, energy storage and electricity grid connections and initiatives.
Promote both within Red and externally, knowledge of the latest technologies and regulations relating to demand side reduction, renewable energy generation, energy storage and electricity grid connections and initiatives.
Create, develop and build long-term professional customer relationships with existing, new and potential clients through networking, social media and attending industry events.
Be able to comprehend, analyse, and interpret various types of business documents such as complex and lengthy RFP documents with detailed SOW.
Solve problems involving different technical and/or management options when demanded by different situations, using wherever possible existing company tools or tools within the wider ENGIE group.
Help to build credibility and trust quickly with C-Level executives/decision makers for new and existing clients.
Ensure commercial documentation such as NDAs MSAs and Ts and Cs are negotiated, agreed and valid on an ongoing basis.
Coordinate the internal ENGIE and Tractebel network of multi-disciplined teams to provide the most effective inter-company teams for opportunities
Represent the company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and contractors’ teams
Understand and comply in full with company governance and due diligence as per the Red company guidelines.
Production of technical white papers to promote the technical capabilities of Red in the sustainable infrastructure domain.
Raise the company and business profile by representing RED Engineering Design at industry events and promoting an image of professionalism always.
Willingness to travel and act autonomously across a multi cultural region with integrity and professionalism at all times
Flexible to work outside core office hours from time to time, and to travel across regions as required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be detail conscious and methodical in approach.
Role Requirements
BSc/BEng in appropriate engineering discipline such as mechanical, electrical or process engineering or have sufficient equivalent experience
Minimum 3–10 years of experience in power systems engineering (varies by seniority level)
Knowledge of power system analysis software (ETAP, PSS/E, SKM, or equivalent)
Strong knowledge of electrical standards (IEEE, IEC, NEC, NFPA 70E)
Achieved or working towards chartered status.
Experience in the area of building / campus scale services as well as small scale power generation including co-generation, trigeneration and decentralised renewable power generation.
Experience with local infrastructures including microgrids, district heating and cooling schemes, energy centres and thermal or electrical storage
Experience of working in different industrial sectors such as manufacturing, petrochemical, Life Sciences, Data Centres, etc.
Experience with renewable energy systems (solar, wind, battery storage)
Familiarity with SCADA, EMS, protection relays, and substation automation
Knowledge of grid interconnection standards and utility coordination
Experience with high-voltage (HV) and medium-voltage (MV) systems
Sound knowledge & working application of key health and safety issues and legislation
Appreciation & working knowledge of contract and business law
Knowledge of MS office applications Word, Excel etc
Flexible and self-motivational approach to work
Ability to use IT” based calculation and spreadsheet software
Good understanding of British and EU standards/ UK regulations/codes
Ability to prioritise own workload
Ability to work to deadlines
Presentation skills
Leadership & mentoring skills
Chairing/facilitation of meeting skills
Background in consulting, engineering contracting or project management preferred.
Good understanding of international working and business operations of a global consultancy.
Act in an ethical manner and follow the principles of the Ethics Charter and Ethics in Practice Guidelines of the Group
Benefits
RED offers a variety of benefits, including but not limited to:
23 days annual leave rising to 28 days annual leave over 5 years’ service
Holiday purchase and buy back scheme
Hybrid Working
Contributory company pension scheme
Healthcare Scheme (Company funded cover is dependant on level)
Non-contractual bonus awards
Training sponsorship
Charity volunteering leave
Wellness days/ initiatives.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Our people work in friendly teams with a collaborative approach and mentoring support from talented leaders.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package and are an equal opportunities employer.
- This role will ideally suit those with the right to live & work in the UK without restrictions.
RED is a company of Tractebel.
Business Unit: Tractebel
Division: Tractebel Div2
Legal Entity: RED ENGINEERING DESIGN LIMITED
Company Name: RED
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