Senior Power Systems Engineer

As a Senior Power Systems Engineer, you'll provide technical authority across a complex and safety-critical high-voltage and low-voltage electrical network supporting nuclear naval vessels and essential site facilities. This is a rare opportunity to apply your power systems expertise in an environment where engineering excellence directly underpins national security. Day-to-day, you'll work at the forefront of electrical infrastructure, combining technical depth with accountability for availability, compliance and continuous improvement. From power system studies and fault investigation to asset management and technical assurance, your role will be both varied and highly impactful, strengthening your professional credibility while contributing to work of national importance.

• Providing technical authority and advice for the operation and maintenance of electrical power systems
• Undertaking power system analysis, calculations and technical studies using specialist software
• Leading fault diagnosis, rectification and return-to-service testing activities
• Maintaining electrical documentation, drawings and configuration control
• Ensuring compliance with safety legislation, engineering standards and quality requirements
This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office/onsite.


• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and power system operation
• Experience working with high-voltage and low-voltage distribution systems
• Ability to interpret and produce electrical drawings using tools such as AutoCAD
• Experience diagnosing complex system faults and implementing corrective actions
• Proven ability to produce clear technical reports and engineering documentation
Qualifications for the Senior Power Systems Engineer
• A degree in an electrical engineering discipline or an HNC with substantial relevant experience
• Professional registration with a recognised engineering institution - Desirable
Security Clearance The successful candidate must be a sole UK National who is able to achieve and maintain Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPPI) security clearance for this role.

We're Babcock - a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 people working together to make a difference. Here, you'll be part of something bigger. From initial design to final decommissioning, your work will contribute to products and services that are essential to national security and public infrastructure. Together, we're building a future that lasts - not just through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work-life balance.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). What we offer
• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. There is an annual Window to request this benefit. 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.