Senior Power System Studies Engineer

Snc-Lavalin; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Power System Studies Engineer to join our Energy Networks team. You will conduct grid studies and dynamic simulations for offshore wind and hybrid projects, ensuring UK grid code compliance and high-quality reports.

Based in the UK with hybrid working options across Glasgow, Leeds, Birmingham or Epsom, you will mentor juniors, prepare client proposals, and contribute to R&D initiatives while leveraging PowerFactory, PSCAD and PSS/E expertise.

Qualifications

• Masters or Bachelor in electrical engineering with industrial experience.
• Chartered Engineer status or in an accredited path to chartered engineer.
• Experience in Offshore Wind studies at Pre-FEED/FEED and Detailed Design stages (4+ years).
• Proficiency with PSCAD, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, and scripting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct grid studies for Offshore Wind, Solar, BESS and Hybrid projects.
• Prepare study models and reports, discuss results with clients.
• Mentor junior staff and deliver training on subject matter.
• Lead consulting and R&D study projects.

Skills

Power system studies

PSCAD/DIgSILENT

HVDC/F FACTS

Dynamic stability

Grid code UK/EREC

Education

MSc/BEng Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status or equivalent

Tools

PSCAD

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

PSS/E

Python scripting

Job description

Job Description Overview

Let's secure the future of energy. You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally. We're passionate about what we do, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. Simply put, this a great place to be. So, when it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life.

If you have a keen interest in the complex challenges the energy sector and achieving NetZero has to offer, you could be working with a variety of clients as a Senior Power System Studies Engineer within our Energy Networks team based from Epsom, Leeds, Birmingham, or Glasgow.

Your role

In depth knowledge of conducting simulations and analytical studies for Offshore Wind projects, load and generation interconnection, integration of renewables. Able to prepare 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. Steady state and Dynamic power flow analysis. Fault Ride Through studies. Short circuit calculation. Power quality analysis. 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.

The Candidate should be able to carry out the following:

• Grid Code compliance (UK Grid code/EREC).
• Load Flow and Voltage regulation study.
• Short Circuit study.
• Protection study.
• Harmonics study.
• RMS Dynamic Stability (in PowerFactory and PSS/E) – Fault Ride-Through (FRT) – Dynamic Voltage support, Active Power Frequency response – Dynamic Reactive Power control.
• Switching Transients and Insulation Coordination.
• Transient Fast Converter Dynamics and Control Interactions.
• Special System Transient Events – Fault Ride-Through (FRT) – Black Start and Energization.
• Analyse study results and recommend solutions and able to discuss with our Clients.
• Prepare study reports and other technical documentation.
• Respond to request for proposals (RFP) by preparing proposals and estimation of man-hours.
• Mentoring junior staffs and able to provide training on subject of expertise.
• Deliver training courses on subject of expertise.
• Lead and carry out consulting, research and development study projects.
• Conceptualization ability, interpersonal communication and organizational skills are a must, including the capability to explain complex technical issues to decision-makers and project teams.

About you

Masters / bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, with relevant industrial experience. Chartered Engineer – IET Member – Or in an accredited scheme to become Chartered Engineer Comprehensive experience in studies for Offshore Wind projects at Pre-FEED, FEED and Detailed Design stages, with at least 4 years dedicated to major offshore wind project. Expertise in system study software such as PSCAD, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, including the development of software scrips.

Desirable Requirements

• Knowledge of PSSE, MATLAB / Simulink and any other system study software.
• Competency in Python coding.
• 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.

About AtkinsRéalis

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.

#PESJOBS Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, nuclear and brand. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.