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Senior Power System Studies Engineer

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom | Bucuresti, Romania | Epsom, Surrey, England, United Kingdom | Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Overview

Grow your career while reshaping the world.

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's'a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.

We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So, talk to us about what's'ideal for you – from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us.

AtkinsRéalis are proud to be working at the heart of the challenges in the energy industry and within our Power Grids team we are continually developing and growing within this area. Our team is currently delivering work across the Transmission and Distribution sectors across the UK as well as supporting other Energy and infrastructure business sectors. We are in a position where we need to grow our team to enhance our capability and strengthen our service offering. As such we are recruiting an experienced Power Systems Studies Lead to join us.

Your role

You will be working in within our Electrical Engineering team based in Birmingham, Glasgow or Epsom. Building strong and trusted relationships is a key part of this role. You'll enjoy working with others, sometimes directly at client sites, sometimes from our offices.

  • Lead and deliver complex power system studies including load flow, short circuit, stability, protection coordination, and harmonic analysis.
  • Liaise directly with clients to understand project requirements, provide technical guidance, and build long-term relationships.
  • Coordinate with offshore engineering teams to ensure high-quality and timely delivery of study outputs.
  • Prepare and review technical proposals, contributing to winning new work and expanding our client base.
  • Lead business development activities by identifying opportunities, shaping solutions, and presenting capabilities to potential clients.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant standards and client specifications across all study work.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal capability development within the power systems team.
Engineering

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-152754

Salary range

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Gautham Shetty

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About you

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline; Chartered Engineer status is desirable.
  • Extensive experience in power system studies across transmission, distribution, and industrial networks.
  • Experience with one of the transmission owners (National Grid, Scottish and Southern Energy Networks, Scottish Power) is strongly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of industry standards (e.g., BS, IEC, IEEE) and transmission owner requirements.
  • Proficiency in power system analysis tools such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP, PSCAD, or similar.
  • Proven track record of client engagement and successful proposal development.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead discussions and influence stakeholders.
  • Experience working with or managing offshore teams is a plus.
  • Innovation, analytical, proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a focus on quality and delivery.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.

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