Principal Electrical Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead innovative projects in critical UK infrastructure. In this role, you will manage multidisciplinary design efforts, ensuring adherence to high-quality standards and project timelines. You'll collaborate with teams across the UK and internationally, contributing to iconic engineering solutions. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a diverse and inclusive environment that values expertise and fosters career growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in the engineering sector, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Employee networks for under-represented groups

Family friendly employment policies

Qualifications

• Lead design delivery in multidisciplinary projects.
• Manage time and budgets effectively.
• Adhere to quality assurance standards.

Responsibilities

• Undertake technical design work to high-quality levels.
• Prepare briefs and scopes of work for projects.
• Deliver integrated design solutions with teams.

Skills

Electrical Design (LV and HV systems)

Motor Control Centres/Switchgear

HAZOP Assessments

DSEAR/ATEX Installation Practice

SLD/BCD Production

Education

Chartered Electrical Engineer

Tools

Trimble

Amtech

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Shape the Future of our cities and environments.

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' challenges head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.

Bring your skills to the mix as a Principal Electrical Engineer, you'll play a vital role in every aspect of electrical engineering on Transformational Programmes for critical UK infrastructure with opportunities to work on iconic engineering projects at home and abroad.

We specialise in all aspects of electrical engineering, within multiple challenging and engaging sectors such as Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development and Education. We continue to provide industry-leading engineering solutions right through the project lifecycle, with value added through client-side support as well as construction phases. If being a part of a team with a passion for this industry is for you then we would love to talk to you.

We currently have opportunities in our Manchester, Leeds offices.

We're big on expertise but not on hierarchy. So, we'll trust you with more responsibility faster, supporting your career to the next level.

Your Purpose

• Lead a team to undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, and to high-quality levels.
• Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and input into bid proposals.
• Successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
• Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Adhere to quality assurance standards in design.
  
  

What You Can Bring

• Chartered Electrical Engineer.
• Experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Sound knowledge of electrical design (LV and HV systems), motor control centres/switchgear, electrical installations and systems within industrial/process environment, HAZOP assessments, DSEAR/ATEX installation practice, production of SLD/BCD’s, earthing and bonding and familiarity with current UK design standards, including industry specific standards and working practices.
• Proficiency in designing within appropriate digital analysis packages, following local and national guidance. E.g. electrical design software such as Trimble/Amtech.
  
  

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once, they join. We've also made the Times Top 50 employers for women.

Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo.

We're committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We're proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks.

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.

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Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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  Full-time

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  Engineering and Information Technology

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