Principal Consultant - Power System

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Responsibilities

To contribute to the technical development and delivery of studies and analysis within the power systems team:

• To deliver consulting work related to the various types of power systems studies and analysis, for example
  • Static studies such as load flow, fault level and reactive compensation;
  • Dynamic studies such as stability studies;
  • Harmonic analysis/ power quality/ filter design;
  • Transient overvoltage/ Insultation coordination;
  • Control interaction studies;
  • Earthing studies; and/or
  • Protection coordination and Arc Flash studies
• To provide technical and project management leadership to support the project team in the successful delivery of consulting work;
• Management and resourcing of the power systems team; and
• Ensuring technical quality of delivery of power systems projects, reports and proposals.

To contribute to the commercial development of studies and analysis within the power systems team:

• To build and maintain key client relationships to effectively position power systems services and secure future business;
• To identify areas where services/skill sets can be integrated through multi-disciplinary working, thereby developing and growing new services;
• To lead the development and delivery of project proposals;
• Lead on efficiency improvements in delivery, for example driving the development of new scripts on power systems software packages; and
• Lead on excellence in power systems software packages (e.g. DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSS/E, ETAP, PSCAD, IPSA, CDEGs, etc.)
• To grow iCRC UK Energy Advisory vertical into next level managing recruitment and utilisation
• Other soft skills needs are -

1. Leadership Skills:

   • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve goals.
   • Proven experience in guiding and developing team members.

2. Communication:

   • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
   • Ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely.

3. Team Collaboration:

   • Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
   • Foster a positive team environment that encourages creativity and collaboration.

Wed love to hear from you if you have:

• Educated to degree level in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems specialisation
• Extensive experience in power systems consulting
• Desire and ability to drive growth in power systems
• A wide network of industry contacts and clients
• Proactive and highly motivated to meet customer requirements
• Proven track record in leading teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, often working on multiple projects/ proposals at any one time
• Ability to deliver client work efficiently to externally driven deadlines
• Focus on quality, ensuring excellence of deliverables for both project reports and proposals
• Strong indepth market knowledge of UK Power Industry
• Proven client relationship with UK clients