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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Power System Engineer - **Company:** gb Mott MacDonald - **Location:** Glasgow, UK (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Simulation Software, Test Data - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/principal-power-system-engineer/mott-macdonald-job107779846 ## About the Role * Electrical engineering degree (minimum BSc/BEng; MSc/MEng or PhD in power systems will be an advantage) * Proficiency in PSCAD, ETAP, DigSilent, PTW and other power simulation software * Team player and willingness to follow instruction * Having an appreciation of the roles of fellow professionals on other projects and interfacing and coordinating with them appropriately * Commercial awareness and ability to develop business through existing and new workstreams * High level of IT literacy and numeracy skills * Ability to be adaptable and able to work both independently and as part of a team * Ability to manage small project teams delivering projects within time and budget * Ability to produce clear and logical written communication * Have a systematic logical approach to problem solving ## Description You will be involved in projects which will include the following roles: * Power System Analysis - load flow, short circuit, dynamic & transient stability, harmonic analysis, protection, arc flash evaluation, electromagnetic transient analysis * Power System modelling - conversant with IPSA, ETAP, DigSilent, PTW, PSS/E v3x & higher and PSCAD * Visiting projects sites and power plants to collect data, sometimes via measurements * Analysing and interpreting simulation and test data using industry standard tools * Report preparation and presentation to clients * Interfacing with clients, suppliers and contractors * Mentorship of graduates/junior engineers * Maintaining a comprehensive knowledge and appreciation of technical engineering codes and practices and taking a 'hands on' role in technical matters both at project level, * Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. * Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. * Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. * As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Employee Ownership * Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success. * Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. * As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution. * Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future. * For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one. Health and wellbeing * Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. * Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments. * Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. * A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. * Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too., * A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options. ## Related Videos - [The Billion Dollar Machine: First Time Right.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/393-the-billion-dollar-machine-first-time-right) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Dirty Tests And How To Clean Them](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/515-dirty-tests-and-how-to-clean-them) - [Migrating half a million users to a new payment service provider](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/730-migrating-half-a-million-users-to-a-new-payment-service-provider) - [The Innovation Formula: Fast Prototyping, Data Analysis, and Real User Insights](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1421-the-innovation-formula-fast-prototyping-data-analysis-and-real-user-insights) - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Fullstack Developer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/251-fullstack-developer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard)