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AtkinsRéalis

Engineering services for infrastructure and energy

Senior Electrical Engineer - Power System Planning Studies

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • In-depth knowledge of the UK transmission network, future-year network scenarios, load and generation integration, interconnector operation, and reinforcement assessments.
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of the NESO SQSS standard.
  • Advanced expertise in preparing, modifying, and validating DIgSILENT PowerFactory study models using project documents and agreed planning assumptions.
  • Good experience in steady-state load flow and contingency analysis for future years, focused on thermal and voltage assessments as per SQSS, and in performing boundary studies.
  • Good experience in short-circuit studies for future network scenarios using DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
  • Good experience in RMS modelling and studies in DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
  • Good experience with System Design Specification (SDS), from preparation to sign-off.
  • Good knowledge of DPL, Python scripting, and automation.
  • A master's or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 10+ years of relevant experience in transmission system planning studies.
  • Prior experience leading a client-facing team.
  • Advanced expertise with DIgSILENT PowerFactory, including transmission network modelling, load flow analysis, contingency analysis, short-circuit/fault-level studies, and RMS studies.
  • Experience with UK transmission planning processes and documents, such as ETYS, NOA, Scheme Requirement Forms, System Design Specifications, and Project Listing Documents.
  • Experience assessing HVDC links, interconnectors, offshore wind connections, Smart Wires, SVCs, and STATCOMs.
  • Experience in Python or equivalent automation for model checks, data processing, and reporting.
  • Willingness to travel and ability to work successfully in a customer-focused, project-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and deliver transmission network planning studies, primarily focused on UK transmission network development.
  • Prepare study reports and other technical documentation.
  • Coordinate with client network design and modelling teams.
  • Lead and mentor junior engineers.
  • Explain complex technical issues to decision-makers and project teams.

About the Company

AtkinsRéalis

Engineering services for infrastructure and energy

AtkinsRéalis provides engineering services for infrastructure and nuclear projects, connecting people, data, and technology to plan, design, build, and manage systems worldwide. It delivers integrated services through consulting, design, engineering, and project management, using a global team and data-driven collaboration to move projects from concept to commissioning. The company’s global reach and end-to-end capability across conventional engineering and nuclear sectors enable coordinated delivery across multiple disciplines. Its goal is to transform infrastructure and energy systems worldwide by delivering safe, reliable, and efficient engineering solutions.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Epsom, United Kingdom
Founded
1938

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