Senior Power System Studies Engineer – Offshore Wind

Snc-Lavalin; Glasgow; Hybrid; 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

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.