Renewables Integration Senior Study Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Epsom; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible holiday allowances

Opportunities for training and professional development

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy seeks an experienced Power Systems Studies Lead. The role involves leading complex power system studies and engaging with clients to build lasting relationships. Candidates should have extensive experience in the field, along with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Proficiency in tools like DIgSILENT PowerFactory is essential. The position offers competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in power system studies across transmission, distribution, and industrial networks.
• Experience with transmission owners (National Grid, Scottish Power) is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of industry standards (e.g., BS, IEC, IEEE).

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex power system studies including load flow and stability.
• Liaise with clients to understand project requirements and build relationships.
• Coordinate with offshore teams for timely delivery of study outputs.

Skills

Power system studies

Client engagement

Technical guidance

Mentoring

Power system analysis tools

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

ETAP

PSCAD

Job description

Overview

Grow your career while reshaping the world. Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? Join our talented team where everyone has a voice and we face our clients' problems head‑on in a diverse and inclusive environment.

We are proud to work at the heart of the challenges in the energy industry, particularly within our Power Grids team. We deliver work across the Transmission and Distribution sectors across the UK and support other energy and infrastructure businesses. We are growing our team to enhance capability and strengthen our service offering, and are recruiting an experienced Power Systems Studies Lead to join us.

Your role

You will be based in Birmingham, Glasgow or Epsom as part of our Electrical Engineering team. Building strong, trusted relationships is key; you’ll work with others, sometimes directly at client sites, sometimes from our offices.

• Lead and deliver complex power system studies including load flow, short‑circuit, stability, protection coordination, and harmonic analysis.
• Liaise directly with clients to understand project requirements, provide technical guidance, and build long‑term relationships.
• Coordinate with offshore engineering teams to ensure high‑quality and timely delivery of study outputs.
• Prepare and review technical proposals, contributing to winning new work and expanding our client base.
• Lead business development activities by identifying opportunities, shaping solutions, and presenting capabilities to potential clients.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and client specifications across all study work.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal capability development within the power systems team.

About You

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline; Chartered Engineer status is desirable.
• Extensive experience in power system studies across transmission, distribution, and industrial networks.
• Experience with one of the transmission owners (National Grid, Scottish and Southern Energy Networks, Scottish Power) is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of industry standards (e.g., BS, IEC, IEEE) and transmission owner requirements.
• Proficiency in power system analysis tools such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP, PSCAD, or similar.
• Proven track record of client engagement and successful proposal development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead discussions and influence stakeholders.
• Experience working with or managing offshore teams is a plus.
• Innovation, analytical, proactive, solution‑oriented mindset with a focus on quality and delivery.

Rewards & Benefits

Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits you can tailor to suit your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs. Opportunities for training and professional development are available, and our hybrid working culture combined with flexible holiday allowances supports a balanced job and personal life.

Additional Information

This role may require security clearance. Offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If necessary, this will be discussed during the 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 five years or longer. Candidates should not reference any current or previously held security clearance in their application or CV.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs. We offer a range of 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 abilities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we provide an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria.