Job ID: 44291Reference: 3 Location: United KingdomDepartment: Electrical EngineeringBusiness Unit: AUK UKWork Type: On-siteDate Posted: 2026-09-18Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life.
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Role description: Operating within our Renewables team as a Senior Engineer you will undertake design and studies including technical specifications for designs and contractual documentation for our clients and will lead projects as appropriate.
Most of our engagements are with renewable energy developers and we also provide services to the wider energy industry including energy storage and utility clients, in the UK and internationally.
Projects can include offshore wind, onshore wind, Battery Energy Storage Systems, solar PV, HVDC, and other renewable generation and associated electrical infrastructure.
The position includes a level of responsibility and accountability with an opportunity to develop your managerial as well as technical knowledge and skills, and to progress within a successful and growing specialist team. As a Senior Engineer you will be part of renewable energy project teams and will be expected to continuously develop your technical skills through on-the-job, formal training and through your own research, and provide support in the development of junior engineers and graduates.
The position can be based anywhere in the UK. You will be in control of your own diary and benefit from flexible working arrangementsRole accountabilities: Create design deliverables for packages of work, including technical specifications for designs and contractual documentationUndertake design analysis, and where necessary, review the work of others to ensure quality of the deliverablesPerform detailed design or, consultancy projects across the life cycle of a renewable energy project from concept stage, through design, construction, operational maintenance and end of life worksResolve technical problems, provide solutions, advise clients and stakeholdersLead projects and manage deliverables to timescales and budgetsDevelop personal and company profiles within the client base and wider industrySupport project delivery teams, from a technical perspectiveDeliver safe and constructible designs through CDM awarenessLead design and deliverable innovations, which deliver value for company and clients alikeQualifications & Experience: Experience in at least one of the following areas: Offshore renewables (e.g offshore wind)Onshore renewables (e.g.
onshore wind or solar PV)Energy storage (e.g.
BESS)Submarine cable systemsHVDCPower systems analysis and modelling (steady-state/dynamic) using industry standard software such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSSE, PSCAD, ETAP, CYMCap. UK grid compliance (e.g G5/5, P28)UK grid connection processDesired – Working towards or have achieved Chartered MIET membership or chartership of another appropriate leading UK engineering institutionUnderstanding of UK HSE legislation, Risk and CDM managementAbility to travel to meet clients when necessary. Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best.
We believe everyone's contribution matters.
It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet.
Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis.
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Senior Engineer (Smartgrids and Studies) in London employer: Arcadis
Arcadis UK is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where sustainability and resilience are at the forefront of our projects. Employees benefit from continuous professional development opportunities, a supportive environment, and the chance to work on impactful projects in the water and energy sectors. Located in the UK, we offer a dynamic workplace that values diversity and encourages creative solutions to complex engineering challenges.
