Senior Electrical Engineer - Offshore Wind – Net Zero

AtkinsRéalis Electrical Networks business are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer – Offshore Wind who thrives on team work and wants to deliver for our clients, for our business and for yourself.

We are looking for someone who has experience of working in the Offshore transmission sector, enjoys a variety of work solving and delivering engineering solutions to our clients and who has a desire to work in the energy sector.

These roles offer significant opportunity for personal development and the opportunity to get involved in some of the most exciting projects.  We are seeking people who are keen to develop to their full potential to the mutual benefit of the individual, the team and the company.

The role may be located in Leeds, Birmingham, Glasgow or Epsom.

About the Team:

As a well-established business, the focus of AtkinsRéalis Electrical Networks business is building long term relationships with clients in the power sector, of which we hold a number of long-term framework contracts through which we deliver our clients work. We provide value-added design and engineering services and built solutions across the entire spectrum of electricity networks from HV transmission grids to LV industrial power distribution and controls. Our clients include UK transmission and distribution companies, renewable technology providers and an increasingly key role in delivering the electrical design aspects of major infrastructure projects.

Working across the transmission and distribution and infrastructure sectors, our work typically spans across techno-economic studies, HV FEED, HV Design, project management and Regulatory and Advisory, supporting our clients in a constantly changing dynamic market.

What you’ll be doing?

As Senior Electrical Engineer, your work will largely involve working on a variety of projects contributing to the technical engineering requirements of Offshore substations with windfarms and supporting the team to build strong relationships with our clients. You will also support the team by contributing to bids.

You’ll have the ability work well both independently and within the team and will have the desire to broaden your engineering expertise. Typical projects are related to HV design for utilities, offshore substation and developers, supporting regulators and power systems advisory.

You’ll need to have:

Qualifications:

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualifications and experience.
• Chartership or working towards chartership with the IET.

Essential Criteria:

• A sufficient and appropriate level of Offshore Transmission or Array Network experience gained within a client organisation, engineering consultancy, windfarm developer, OFTO or equipment supplier.
• Knowledge of relevant electrical codes and standards.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas is required.
• OSS HV Transmission electrical plant and configuration design.
• Array cable/export cable sizing.
• Experience of undertaking design related activities OSS LV electrical packages.
• Experience in preparing Single Line Diagram, Key Line Drawings (SLD, KLD).
• Ability to perform engineering calculations (e.g. fault calculations, relay settings, voltage drop, cable sizing).

We are looking for the following personal qualities:

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to maintaining existing and developing new client relationships.
• Flexibility to travel to client sites when required.
• Capability to work under tight deadlines while achieving objectives with the ability to deal with competing priorities and manage time appropriately.

Desirable Criteria:

• Power systems modelling and analysis in the context of connecting offshore wind.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

The UK is the first major economy to legislate for a Net Zero target by 2050. To achieve this, our nuclear and clean energy teams are ensuring a mix of secure and sustainable energies that can meet our industry and lifestyle demands today, and in 30 years' time. We help to power our world through exciting new technologies and intelligent cybersecurity systems on projects that vary greatly in size, scope, and scale. So, you'll be creating the right safe and resilient systems across nuclear power, renewables, decarbonisation development, new builds and energy efficiency.

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Meeting your needs:

When you start with us, you'll enjoy “Total Reward,” a package that can be tailored to your lifestyle, career and personal needs. From flexible holidays to life assurance, health & wellbeing benefits, and career planning for the senior stage of your career. Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let's talk about any adjustments you might need.

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More about us:

AtkinsRéalis is a leading global consultancy with over 100 years of design and engineering expertise. With us, you'll be surrounded by the skills, knowledge and support to help you succeed. Together, we can deliver projects which have a positive, sustainable impact on the world.

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Additional Information:

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 promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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