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# Principal Consultant - Power Systems Engineer (Energy Advisory)

- **Company:** WSP
- **Location:** United Kingdom (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Enterprise Software Applications, PSCAD Simulation Software
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/BE5DA0267228470A926A7AD09772B912/job/

## About the Role

* A Degree in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems specialisation.
 * Experience in power systems consulting.
 * A network of industry contacts and clients.
 * Proactive and highly motivated to meet customer requirements.
 * Focus on quality, ensuring excellence of deliverables for both project reports and proposals and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment, often working on multiple projects/ proposals at any one time.

## Description

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

A little bit more about your role:

With your help we can become a leader in the energy transition to net zero with the adoption of innovative technologies, renewables and the transformation of existing assets on the journey to a decarbonised society.

You will be leading and delivering a range of projects within the Power Systems team, bidding and winning work as well as supporting and training team members. As part of the role, you will be involved in writing and reviewing technical reports and proposals and maintaining client relationships. Therefore, an ability and enthusiasm to have direct client contact and generate good client relationships is essential.

The types of work delivered within the Power Systems team currently include:

 * Steady studies such as load flow, fault level and reactive compensation;
 * Dynamic studies such as frequency and voltage stability;
 * Harmonic analysis/ power quality/ filter design;
 * Transient overvoltage and insultation coordination simulation studies (switching/lightning);
 * Control interaction studies;
 * Earthing studies;
 * Protection coordination and Arc Flash studies; and
 * Grid connection support to onshore and offshore developers.

In this role your responsibilities will include:

 * Delivering consulting work related to the various types of power systems studies and analysis, in particular control interaction studies.
 * Providing technical and project management leadership to support the project team in the successful delivery of consulting work.
 * Ensuring technical quality of delivery of power systems projects, reports and proposals.
 * Building and maintaining key client relationships to effectively position power systems services and secure future business.
 * Leading the development and delivery of project proposals and identifying areas where services/skill sets can be integrated through multi-disciplinary working.
 * Lead on excellence in power systems software packages (e.g. DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSS/E, ETAP, PSCAD, IPSA, CDEGs, etc.), We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.