Senior/Principal Electrical / Power Engineer

Senior/Principal Electrical / Power Engineer page is loaded Senior/Principal Electrical / Power Engineerlocations: GB.Bellshill.Strathclyde Business Park: GB.Glasgow.2 Atlantic Square York Streettime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-138648 Job Description You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We\’re proud to say it\’s thanks to our people\’s diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. And when you join us, you\’ll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone\’s voice is valued and treated equally.We\’re passionate about what we do, but we don\’t take ourselves too seriously. Simply put, this a great place to be. So, when it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life.As a Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer, you\’ll play a significant role in your projects and across our Nuclear & Power Division. Work closely with clients, develop business opportunities, and mentor other members of the team. And as part of our global energy business, enjoy unrivalled access to the industry\’s most significant players. Bringing your skills and expertise to the mix, you\’ll get a real sense of enjoyment from knowing that everyone is pulling together to get the job done. Your purpose: The role is to lead electrical engineering design and to provide technical support to the operation and decommissioning of nuclear and power generation facilities. This may include the following: Production of feasibility, concept and detailed design deliverables (i.e. calculations, modelling, specifications, drawings). Project requirement identification and design substantiation. Specification of electrical plant and equipment to achieve process objectives. Provision of specialist consultancy advice on power station medium and high voltage apparatus. Operations & Maintenance technical support including condition monitoring for asset management. Plant assessments and life-extension exercises to assist Clients with investment decision making processes. Production of technical reports, procedures and drawings. Responsibility for the technical delivery of projects and leadership of discipline-based teams. Including technical change control and review of technical documentation. Other key aspects of the role will include assisting in the production of bids and proposals and implementing and contributing to safety initiatives. You will also liaise with operators, designers and clients, building a strong relationship with them. What you can bring: Honours degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualifications and experience. Including membership of IET and Chartered Engineer status. Relevant industry experience and a record of supporting technically challenging projects. Technical practitioner able to demonstrate good engineering judgement and with experience in using fundamental engineering skills. Excellent numeracy, written and verbal communication skills with ability to present arguments both verbally and written. Able to produce and review/correct high-quality technical reports. Flexible approach as required for site work on new and existing power plants and applying skills in new areas. Ability to work as an individual or lead a diverse team across various geographic locations.You will be able to demonstrate significant experience in some (but not necessarily all) of the following areas: Design and specification of medium and low voltage electrical networks, including knowledge of relevant engineering software. Understanding of power generation technologies, in particular HV electrical rotating machines and static plant. Expertise in power station condition monitoring techniques. Including thorough knowledge (in general and for HV electrical work in particular) of site safety systems, preparation of risk assessments and method statements. Operational plant experience to allow troubleshooting based on real plant issues gained from operator and consultancy provider perspectives. Review of plant equipment, systems and operating regimes to identify problems and develop.The UK is the first major economy to legislate for a Net Zero target by 2050. To achieve this, our 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.We value your diversity and believe that everyone deserves to thrive – no exceptions. You\’ll be part of a culture committed to finding new talent from underrepresented groups. We\’re Disability Confident, an Inclusive Employer, and support STEM Returners. We also want to see more women in senior roles at AtkinsRéalis. In the energy sector, we\’ve signed up to the AXIS Pledge, promising to make equal pay, equal leadership, and equal opportunities a reality. 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 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. Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis , we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.