Principal Engineer – Power Systems – Renewables Integration

AtkinsRéalis; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Power System Studies Engineer to lead grid compliance and dynamic simulations for offshore wind and renewables projects. You’ll apply PSCAD/DIgSILENT PowerFactory, model development, and EMT studies, while guiding project teams and mentoring engineers.

You will engage clients, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to bids and framework opportunities, advancing AtkinsRéalis’ renewables capability.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in power systems studies for renewables projects.
• Experience with offshore wind and grid interconnection design.
• Proficiency in PSCAD/DIgSILENT PowerFactory, with scripting capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead grid compliance and dynamic studies for renewables projects.
• Conduct EMT/EMTP, fault ride through, and power quality analyses.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor engineers and support succession planning.
• Provide input to bids, proposals, and delivery strategies.

Skills

PSCAD

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

PSSE

MATLAB/Simulink

Python scripting

Offshore wind

Renewables studies

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status / progression

Tools

PSCAD

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Overview

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. We provide industry-leading engineering solutions across the Transmission and Distribution sector, including substations, overhead lines, underground and subsea cable systems, offshore wind, solar, BESS and HVDC interconnectors.

Become part of a team where every voice matters, and together we can tackle our clients' toughest challenges. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment where world-class talent thrives without boundaries. For us, collaboration isn't'a buzzword. We value the different perspectives our people bring and recognise everyone for their contributions equally. We also know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you with whatever you need.

We offer hybrid working, which involves travel/office-based working 3 days per week. This position can be based at any of our key locations: Epsom, London, Bristol, Leeds, Birmingham, Manchester, or Glasgow. Other locations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Your role

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, energization 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.

About you

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 include the following:

• 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 scrips.
• 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.

Rewards and benefits – Careers at AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

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 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. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.

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