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Arcadis

Global design, engineering, consultancy for assets

Principal Engineer - Smartgrids

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeUnited KingdomNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Significant knowledge and a track record in a Smartgrids, distribution grid, private networks engineering, or renewable generation connection delivery role.
  • A minimum 2:1 degree in Electrical Engineering or a Renewable Energy discipline.
  • Membership of a professional engineering body, such as the IET.
  • Chartered Engineering status with an appropriate professional engineering body, or the ability to achieve this in future.
  • Significant knowledge and a track record in developing and delivering Smartgrid, distribution grid, private network, and/or renewable generation connection projects, with a good understanding of multidisciplinary delivery challenges.
  • Significant knowledge and demonstrable experience supporting clients through different design phases, coordinating relevant stakeholders.
  • Experience managing and coordinating project design changes with the Project Management team.
  • Demonstrable experience delivering multidisciplinary Smartgrid, distribution grid, private network, and/or renewables connection projects.
  • Knowledge of Grid, DNO, British, IEC, and ENA standards.
  • Knowledge of modelling, analysis, and calculation software used to validate and verify designs, as appropriate.
  • Awareness of project delivery cycles and differing client and customer delivery requirements.
  • Awareness of EPC, IPC, and IDNO roles in renewable generation connection projects.
  • Awareness of Net Carbon Zero and decarbonisation processes, including EV charging, electric boilers, and air-source heat pumps.
  • High-level knowledge of BESS and its implementation.
  • Awareness of grid export and import capacity connection requirements, the G99 application process, and Grid Code compliance.
  • Awareness of pre-construction, construction, and post-construction support processes.
  • Awareness of CDM and the Principal Contractor role.
  • Proactively develop professionally by engaging in activities promoted by appropriate UK professional institutions.
  • Able to discuss ideas proactively and plan and strategise competently and confidently.
  • Able to manage ethical and diversity issues.
  • Able to communicate new concepts and ideas to technical and non-technical colleagues, using English effectively in speech and writing.
  • Able to champion continuous improvement in Safe by Design, lead HAZID reviews, and establish safe systems of work.
  • Able to manage teams and develop staff to meet changing technical, environmental, and managerial needs.
  • Able to implement quality management processes and demonstrate continuous improvement.
  • Strong consulting skills, including project management and senior-level client relationship management.
  • Able to use an evidence-based approach to problem solving and contribute to continuous improvement.
  • Able to maintain and extend a sound theoretical approach to introducing and exploiting new and advancing technology.
  • Able to engage in the creative and innovative development of engineering technology and continuous improvement systems.
  • Extensive consulting experience on large-scale or highly complex projects in a client-facing role.
  • Able to identify, review, and select techniques, procedures, and methods for engineering tasks.
  • Able to conduct appropriate research relevant to design and assess its relevance within their area of responsibility.
  • Awareness and implementation of sustainable development best practice.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership within the Smartgrids team, including acting as technical engineering lead on projects involving distribution network design, private network design, renewable generation connection design, and electrical systems control and automation.
  • Establish and consolidate client-facing relationships, assist the workstream lead in delivering the region’s technical capability, and support multidisciplinary project delivery.
  • Support development of Arcadis capability in Smartgrids and build and maintain an engineering professional reputation for the individual and Arcadis.
  • Take a leadership role within project teams by providing direction, managing and coordinating work, and leading delivery.
  • Work with the Smartgrids lead, HR, and internal and external resources to implement team training, encourage growth, provide direction, and facilitate professional development.
  • Manage multidisciplinary technical project delivery in accordance with Management Systems to meet time, quality, budget, programme, and health and safety targets.
  • Manage all aspects of client relationships so engineering delivery meets technical compliance and client expectations.
  • Promote client satisfaction, champion client care, and work proactively with clients to provide resource and capability support for delivery.
  • Promote the regional and global culture of the Arcadis Smartgrids business.
  • Provide temporary embedded support to major clients as required.
  • Promote continual improvement in SHE performance across the business and lead and manage by example.
  • Build client relationships to identify and realise new business opportunities as part of Smartgrid business development.
  • Ensure client delivery meets expectations, providing customer satisfaction while meeting Arcadis’ project commercial objectives.
  • Engage and champion the involvement and inclusion of Arcadis Global Engineering Capability Design resources, facilitating two-way performance feedback with support from project teams.
  • Provide Smartgrids subject-area technical leadership and support as required.
  • Assist the Smartgrids lead in evaluating staff technical competence for proposed projects and identify support, mentoring, or training needed to upskill staff.
  • Take technical line management responsibility for team members’ development and performance management to support Arcadis’ business delivery.
  • Support recruitment and participate in selecting and interviewing new engineering staff within the Smartgrids team.
  • Alongside the Smartgrids team lead, lead the design of innovative engineering solutions that resolve complex client problems.
  • Coach and mentor fellow engineering professionals to support development of Arcadis’ talent pool.
  • Perform independent technical review and assurance for major projects.
  • Encourage innovative and entrepreneurial thinking among team members.
  • Manage new project tendering and proposal processes, coordinating multidisciplinary design input in line with Arcadis pursuit governance.
  • Promote effective and efficient bid management and lead or contribute to Go/No-Go discussions.
  • Provide input on technical aspects of individual bids to support high-quality winning pursuits.
  • Keep up to date with industry, technical, and legislative developments and seek opportunities to build a strong national professional profile, such as conference presentations, publications, and participation in technical committees.
  • Maintain Continuing Professional Development records and make them available for audit by the relevant professional institution.

About the Company

Arcadis

Global design, engineering, consultancy for assets

Arcadis is a global design, engineering, and consultancy firm that creates and manages natural and built assets. It operates across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific, serving governments, public agencies, and private companies. Its four business areas—Places, Mobility, Resilience, and Intelligence—cover sustainable buildings and urban development, transportation infrastructure, climate adaptation, and data-driven digital solutions to optimize asset performance. The company earns fees for its integrated services that combine planning, design, engineering, and advisory work. Arcadis differentiates itself through its global reach and its integrated, multi-disciplinary approach that links physical design with data analytics and digital insights to deliver high-value solutions. Its goal is to help clients create and maintain sustainable, resilient, and efficient assets while improving decision-making and performance across complex projects.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Watermael-Boitsfort, Belgium
Founded
1888

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