Junior Electrical Engineer

RINA is looking for a Graduate Electrical Engineer with a least 1 years’ experience to join its growing Power Systems consultancy capability. The team design and deliver complex Substation Design, Protection and Power Systems Studies engagements for large power and electricity corporations, DNOs, utility companies and Data Center operators.

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.

The Role

You will support a broad range electrical engineering projects such as substation design, grid capacity/integration, high voltage power line design and other sustainable engineering initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to become an Electrical Power Systems specialist developing modern and sustainable solutions.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support Senior Consultants in the development of electrical power system designs for utility, industrial, and commercial facilities.
• Assist with preparation of engineering calculations including load studies, short-circuit analysis, voltage drop, grounding, and cable ampacity evaluations.
• Contribute to preparation of drawings and design packages including single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams and equipment layouts.
• Develop, update and review technical documentation such as specifications, equipment data sheets, study reports, and design narratives.
• Perform power system modelling tasks under supervision using approved software tools (e.g., load flow, fault studies, protection coordination, arc-flash analysis).
• Support protection and control design activities including relay settings development and functional descriptions.
• Assist with substation and distribution design tasks including equipment sizing, conduit and cable routing, grounding layouts, and bill of materials development.
• Participate in site visits and field data collection activities to verify existing conditions and support design development.
• Assist in development of test plans, commissioning checklists, and energization procedures.

Role Requirements:

• Electrical Engineering graduate (Meng, CEng and/or PhD).
• At least 1 year’s commercial experience as an Electrical Engineer.
• Have working knowledge with any of the following: DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, PSSE, MATLAB/Simulink.
• Python experience is highly preferable.
• Demonstrable and strong analytical & problem-solving capabilities with the ability to develop practical and innovative engineering solutions.
• Ability to evaluate issues within a broader system context and understand cross -disciplinary impacts.

Eligibility

• Must be eligible to work within the UK without employer sponsorship.
• Willing to commute or relocate to Manchester. 

About RINA Power Systems

RINA’s established and global Power Systems Business Unit is 260 strong, supporting growing market demands in power generation including renewables (wind & solar), environmental protection and the expansion of Hydrogen in energy.

The UK Power Systems Engineering capability is 100 strong, providing Engineering Consultancy and Project Delivery services in electricity distribution design, carbon capture, renewable generation and storage, grid connection/integration, and earthing & lightning protection.

Our clients include lenders, investors, TNOs/DNOs, OEMs, developers and other stakeholders on key power and renewable engineering projects. #LI-JB3

About RINA

RINA is a 7,000 strong and growing 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 to our clients. #LI-JB3

Benefits

In addition to the below, you will become part of our growing global team, you will find yourself working with world-class professionals and clients in a global market.

• 25 days leave (plus bank holidays)
• Matched 6% pension
• Health Insurance
• Hybrid working
• Support of Military Reservists – 10 additional paid days
• Life Assurance
• Pay for professional membership
• Cycle to work scheme – e-Vehicle scheme
• Employee perks – retail discounts
• Generous recruitment referral bonus
• 4 half days paid leave for STEM Ambassadors
• Season ticket loan

Mission

RINA is looking for a  Graduate Electrical Engineer with at least 1 year's experience to join its growing Power Systems consultancy capability. The team designs and delivers complex Substation Design, Protection Engineering and Power Systems Studies engagements for major electricity corporations, DNOs, utility companies and data centre operators.

This role will be based out of our Manchester office, although RINA operates a smart/hybrid working model. Moderate travel across the UK will be required.

The Role

You will support a broad range of electrical engineering projects including substation design, grid capacity and integration studies, high-voltage power systems, renewable energy projects, and other sustainable engineering initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to develop into a Power Systems specialist while working alongside experienced consultants on technically challenging projects that support the UK's energy transition.

In addition to project delivery activities, you may have the opportunity to contribute to innovative engineering and research initiatives focused on advancing modern power systems solutions, automation, digitalisation and emerging energy technologies.

Role Responsibilities:

• • Assist with preparation of engineering calculations including load flow studies, short-circuit analysis, voltage drop assessments, grounding studies and cable ampacity evaluations.
  • Support Senior Consultants in the development of electrical power system designs for utility, industrial and commercial facilities
  • Contribute to the preparation of drawings and design packages including single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams and equipment layouts.
  • Develop, update and review technical documentation such as specifications, equipment data sheets, study reports and design narratives.
  • Perform power system modelling and analysis under supervision using approved software tools.
  • Support protection and control engineering activities including relay settings development and functional design documentation.
  • Assist with substation and distribution design tasks including equipment sizing, cable routing, grounding layouts and bill of materials development.
  • Participate in site visits and field-data collection activities to verify existing conditions and support design development.
  • Assist in the development of test plans, commissioning checklists and energisation procedures.
  • Support engineering automation and digitalisation initiatives through the use of scripting and data-processing tools where appropriate.
  • Contribute to technical research, innovation proposals and engineering development projects as opportunities arise.

Role Requirements:

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering, particularly Power Systems Engineering or a closely related discipline (MEng preferred).

• A PhD in Power Systems, Electrical Engineering or a related field is considered extremely advantageous, as would Harmonic Studies and/or Flash Studies.

• At least 1 year's commercial experience as an Electrical Engineer is preferred.

• Academic or professional exposure to Power Systems Engineering principles, including areas such as power system studies, protection engineering, power generation, transmission, distribution or grid integration.

• Experience or familiarity with power systems software such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD, ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, PSS®E or MATLAB/Simulink is desirable but not essential.

• Python programming skills are highly desirable, with an interest in engineering automation, data processing and workflow improvement. Candidates should be comfortable developing and using scripts to support engineering activities.

• Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop practical and innovative engineering solutions.

• Ability to evaluate technical issues within a broader system context and understand cross-disciplinary impacts.

• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn within a collaborative consulting environment.

We also welcome applications from candidates with experience gained in adjacent sectors such as renewables, manufacturing, industrial facilities, electrification, transportation or automotive engineering, where transferable electrical engineering skills have been developed.

Eligibility:

• Must be eligible to work in the UK without employer sponsorship, now or in the future. RINA is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates requiring current or future Skilled Worker sponsorship will not be considered.

• Candidates who already hold an independent right to work in the UK, including those with settled status, indefinite leave to remain, British citizenship, or an eligible unsponsored visa route (such as a Global Talent Visa), are welcome to apply.

• Applicants should note that holding a PhD alone does not automatically confer eligibility for a Global Talent Visa. Eligibility is determined by UK immigration requirements and individual circumstances. 

• You must be willing to commute to, or relocate to, the Manchester area.

About RINA Power Systems

RINA's established global Power Systems Business Unit comprises over 260 professionals supporting growing market demands in power generation, renewable energy (including wind and solar), environmental protection, network infrastructure and the expansion of hydrogen technologies within the energy sector.

The UK Power Systems Engineering capability is over 100 strong, providing Engineering Consultancy and Project Delivery services across electricity distribution design, renewable generation and storage, carbon capture, grid connection and integration, and earthing and lightning protection.

Our clients include lenders, investors, TNOs, DNOs, OEMs, developers and other key stakeholders involved in critical power and renewable energy projects throughout the UK and internationally.

At RINA, you will have the opportunity to develop specialist expertise in Power Systems Engineering while helping to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions that support the future of energy.

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. 

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