At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead power system studies and dynamic simulations for renewable energy projects.
- Company: Join AtkinsRéalis, a leader in engineering solutions for sustainable energy.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salaries, flexible working, and tailored benefits for your lifestyle.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the future of energy while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in electrical engineering; experience in offshore wind and renewables required.
The predicted salary is between 49590 - 60610 £ per year.
Let's secure the future of energy. The Power Energy Systems (PES) Practice of AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Power System Studies Engineer with extensive offshore wind or renewables experience to lead grid compliance, dynamic simulation, power system studies, technical consulting, and client engagement across renewable energy projects. AtkinsRéalis specialises in all aspects of Transmission and Distribution engineering within the UK and internationally.
This role focuses on grid compliance, power system analysis, EMT and dynamic studies, and the application of advanced simulation tools to solve complex network challenges. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with client-facing, leadership, and mentoring responsibilities. You will be conducting simulations and analytical studies for Offshore Wind projects, load and generation interconnection, integration of renewables. Preparing simulation study models and carry out power system studies including but not limited to grid compliance studies for offshore wind projects, solar, BESS and hybrid projects. You will have a knowledge of steady state and dynamic power flow analysis. Conducting fault ride through studies and short circuit calculation. Completing power quality analysis and Electro Magnetic Transient Analysis (EMTP) such as switching and lightning transient studies, energisation studies etc. Dynamic simulation of networks involving HVDC, FACTS and inverter-based generation. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including clients, contractors, statutory bodies, operations teams and multidisciplinary project teams. Provide technical input to bids, proposals and framework opportunities, defining delivery approaches, resource requirements, assumptions, risks and differentiators. Identify opportunities for service growth, innovation, standardisation and continuous improvement, helping to strengthen AtkinsRéalis’ capability and market offering. Develop, mentor and support engineers, building capability, improving technical consistency and supporting succession planning within the practice. Anticipate emerging business, regulatory, supply chain and technology challenges, identifying risks and opportunities early and advising project and practice leadership.
You have a proven track record of leading power systems studies on renewable energy projects. You combine strong technical judgement with the ability to influence clients, guide multidisciplinary teams, develop others and contribute to business growth. You are comfortable working in complex and changing environments and can communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels, internally and externally.
Key skills and attributes
- Degree qualified in electrical engineering or a relevant discipline; Master’s degree qualification is desirable.
- Chartered Engineer status, or demonstrable progress towards chartership, with membership of the IET or a similar industry body.
- Comprehensive experience in studies for offshore wind and renewables projects at Pre-FEED, FEED and Detailed Design stages, with significant experience dedicated to major offshore wind projects.
- Expertise in system study software such as PSCAD, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, including the development of software scripts.
- Experience in leading teams to deliver multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent stakeholder communication—able to influence senior clients across multidisciplinary and international teams.
- Commercially astute, with the ability to build client relationships, support bids, develop propositions, coach others and champion continuous improvement.
- Ideally you will bring a knowledge of PSSE, MATLAB / Simulink and associated system study software, a competency in Python coding and experience of working on Traction simulation studies.
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.
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.
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AtkinsRéalis is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that prioritises collaboration and flexibility. With a strong focus on employee growth, particularly in the defence, security, and government sectors, team members can expect meaningful career advancement while contributing to impactful digital solutions in the UK.
