Associate Engineer Power Systems Edinburgh 2023

We invite you to bring your proven technical and commercial expertise into play as you support us and our clients as the subject matter expert on power systems. To succeed in this role, you must have experience in working on electrical infrastructure or strategy design for transmissions and/or distribution system operators that will give you the tools to work across divisions, customers and voltage levels. You will be the lead of a newly formed power systems team which supports our colleagues in the wider energy division working on a variety of projects and will be tasked in building a team around yourself. You will be expected to provide steering and modelling expertise on the power systems elements of district energy and decarbonization of heat, power-to-x, battery and renewable projects as well as providing insights to industrial customers on how to prepare their power networks for future decarbonisation needs. We would like for you to have a clear grasp of the regulatory and policy elements that affect the electricity markets and network operators and how these changes can shape all-energy masterplans. Are you our new Associate Engineer? Click the apply-button to send your application.

Inviting bright minds

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions aim to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

You will join our Power Systems team in the Energy Department
As our new Associate Engineer, you will be part of skilled multi-disciplinary technical team working alongside several project managers across different teams and geographies to deliver Client solutions in the energy sector. You will be the go-to person for power systems queries from our district energy, energy transition, energy from waste and wind colleagues to deliver a holistic energy approach to customers. Our team seeks to improve the efficiency and sustainability of power systems around the world and to enable the net-zero transition on the UK’ constrained grid. Our services range from feasibility studies to concept design and detail technical analysis depending on client needs. We also act as Owner’s Engineer for our Clients to ensure that their projects are supported across the whole life cycle

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be

• Be the Power Systems subject matter expert for the UK on our energy projects and input your expertise in the various stages of our client’s projects;
• Work on feasibility stage electrical designs for new connections or upgrades ranging from HV connections for new energy centres, to EHV connections for battery storage/renewable projects;
• Develop connection strategies, high-level equipment sizing, single line diagrams and spatial designs of new substations across voltage levels (MV, HV, EHV);
• Depending on needs, you will build a team around you to support detailed analysis of power systems as required;
• Act as the point of contact and coordination between Ramboll UK and other Ramboll power systems teams across the world;
• Support energy masterplan studies on pathways to decarbonisation by providing expert advice on future loads, feasibility of proposed solutions and impact assessment on the grid at either local, reginal or national level;
• Update the team regularly on policy/regulation changes that might impact power systems solutions (e.g RIIO ED2, changes to connection reinforcement payments etc);
• Write tender responses and support with business development either for power system clients or existing internal stakeholders.
• Keep up to date with supplier developments, equipment lead times and high-level costs for substations and new connections to the transmission and distribution network;
• Perform Due Diligence and Owner’s Engineer activities for our client’s projects;
• Project management of bids and projects throughout their life cycle;
• Keep up to date with the latest ancillary/balancing/flexibility market services that are available for industrial, renewable and battery storage projects.

Your key deliverables over the first 12 months will be

• Produce concept designs and feasibility studies on different power systems substations and connections depending on project needs;
• Build a team around you to support detailed engineering design, policy, regulation and early value engineering;
• Develop the power systems multi-vector impact assessment methodology for energy master planning.

Your starting point for constant growth

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• Experience working with transmission, distribution or consulting in particular with infrastructure planning of project-level, local and regional power systems schemes across a variety of stages in the UK (feasibility, concept, design and specification);
• Working knowledge of grid code compliance requirements;
• High-level modelling of the likelihood of new connections including costs;
• Experience working in accordance with DNO standard documents, reviewing single line diagrams and designs;
• Knowledge of energy network regulations and keeping up to date with the latest changes on business plans and connections charging;
• Experience working on grid impact assessment for new projects (for example connections of renewable, heat pumps and/or new technologies);

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include:

Assured communicator who is confident in their abilities and knowledgeable in their field of expertise. Enjoys working as part of a team but equally able to work alone. Openness to travel and flexibility to work away from home at times.

Welcome to our Energy division

Ramboll is at the forefront of addressing the green transition and offers a holistic approach to energy that supports the sector on the journey towards more sustainable solutions. With 1,800 experts in 14 countries, covering the full spectrum of technologies and all parts of the value chain from production and transmission to distribution, we plan, design and implement energy solutions all over the world.

Ramboll in the United Kingdom

Ramboll is ranked a Top 10 consultant in the UK and has 1,500 bright minds working across 17 offices to apply their passion to deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health and Energy. We love seeing our talents develop and succeed and you will have opportunities to work on challenging and inspiring projects within an environment that is friendly, open and supportive.

Ramboll offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic organisation in the rapidly growing Engineering and Consultancy sector in the UK. We offer a competitive salary, alongside 27 days holiday per year, private medical insurance and flexible working.

How to apply
Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.