Wood is currently recruiting for a Senior / Principal Electrical Power System Engineer (contract) to work in our Reading office.  The role will be on a full-time basis working on various different energy related projects.

The Role

As a Power Systems Engineer you will responsible for running power system simulations of complex systems taking ownership of power system model and studies.  You shall be able to deliver high quality engineering solutions for the assigned project. Working within the Project Electrical team, you will use your strong technical and communication skills to support Power System design and configuration together with a team of Technical Authorities and support functions to deliver best-in class electrical assets.

Responsible for providing technical input into the major equipment sizing and production of Power Generation & Distribution Engineering drawings / documents (equipment lists, key line diagrams, load schedules, cable schedules) and checking against design specifications while meeting client’s and international standards

Advance experience using Power System modelling ETAP Software, running load flows, short - circuit, transient stability, static / dynamic motor starting, harmonic analysis, arc - flash, and protection coordination studies, and issuing the corresponding power system study reports
 

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world. 

Wood’s Projects business unit specialises in delivering predictable and consistent results in high complexity projects that include new technology, challenging construction logistics and, or sheer scale. Just like the nature and expansiveness of our sectors, so is our Projects business, in its solutions, abilities and global track record. Across any major capital project lifecycle, we provide a full suite of solutions from programme and project management, to engineering and design, procurement, construction and project delivery.