Power Systems Engineer – Graduate to 3 yrs experienced, Knaresborough HG5 8BS

Company Profile

IMES Group is an independent engineering and commissioning company specialising in high-voltage (HV), HVDC, FACTS, and power system infrastructure. IMES delivers services across the full project lifecycle, including engineering, testing, commissioning, installation, consultancy, and maintenance of electrical systems.

Operating internationally with multiple subsidiaries and a presence across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, IMES supports transmission system operators (TSOs), EPC contractors, manufacturers, and industrial clients. The company has contributed to over 70 major projects worldwide, with more than 25 GW of power capacity commissioned.

IMES provides expertise in AC substations, HVDC systems, FACTS installations, protection and control systems, and grid infrastructure projects, supporting both onshore and offshore energy developments worldwide.

This graduate role offers the opportunity to develop into a multi-disciplinary power systems engineer through structured training, international project exposure, and hands-on experience across consultancy, commissioning, field engineering, and maintenance activities.

Responisiblities

The role will include the following responsibilities:

• Work under the guidance of senior engineers across engineering, commissioning, consultancy, and maintenance activities
• Develop technical knowledge of HV, MV, and LV electrical systems associated with substations, HVDC, and FACTS installations
• Support engineering studies, technical reports, and consultancy activities related to electrical power systems
• Assist with power system analysis, equipment assessments, and technical evaluations
• Review technical documentation including drawings, specifications, protection philosophies, and test procedures
• Support the preparation of commissioning documentation, procedures, and test records
• Participate in factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities
• Assist with testing and troubleshooting of:
• Protection schemes and relays
• Control and automation systems
• SCADA and communication systems
• HV and LV switchgear
• Transformers and associated substation equipment
• Support field engineering activities including site inspections, surveys, interface checks, and technical assessments
• Assist with maintenance activities, fault investigations, root cause analysis, and equipment condition assessments
• Participate in project meetings, commissioning planning activities, and technical coordination with clients, contractors, and OEMs
• Analyse technical data, test results, alarms, and system performance information
• Support preparation of engineering calculations, reports, and technical deliverables
• Update and maintain technical documentation and as-built records
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and project stakeholders
• Support the wider IMES engineering and commissioning teams across international projects

Training and Development

IMES is committed to developing graduate engineers into well-rounded power systems specialists.

The programme looks to include development in:

• AC Substations
• HVDC systems
• FACTS systems
• Protection & Control engineering
• Commissioning engineering
• Field engineering
• Maintenance engineering
• Power system consultancy
• Technical reporting and analysis

Training will include:

• Office-based engineering development
• Hands-on site experience
• Mentoring by experienced IMES engineers
• Manufacturer and equipment training
• Exposure to international projects
• Practical commissioning and testing activities

Initial HVDC and power systems training may be conducted at IMES facilities in Paris, France and other project locations worldwide.

Pay: £38,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Do you have an Electrical Engineering Degree with a 2.1 honors or higher

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Knaresborough HG5 8BS