Technical Engineer – EMT

Arcadis; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company committed to delivering sustainable design and engineering solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop into a full Electrical Power System engineer within a dynamic Transmission & Distribution team. You'll engage in electromagnetic transient studies and analysis, contributing to the design of substations and electrical assets. The position emphasizes career progression, providing in-house training to enhance your skills and expertise. Be part of a collaborative environment where your contributions will help tackle complex challenges and create a lasting impact on the world around you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in electromagnetic transient studies using PSCAD.
• Ability to communicate complex issues to peers and senior managers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering project-related tasks to meet budget.
• Conduct risk analysis and recommend mitigation strategies.

Skills

Electromagnetic Transient Studies

Communication Skills

Technical Report Writing

Risk Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

BSc/BEng/BEng (Hons) or MSc/MEng in relevant discipline

Tools

PSCAD

EMTDC

Job description

As an Arcadian, you already help us deliver world leading sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. You are part of our global business comprising 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life.

Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can continue to solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

This role offers the successful candidate career progression to full Electrical Power System engineer role with additional training and further opportunities to progress their career within our established Transmission & Distribution team. Based on your initial knowledge you will be further developed to undertaking electromagnetic transient studies including insulation coordination, transient recovery voltage, zero missing phenomena, circuit breaker switching, transformer energisation and more, playing a key role in the design of substations and other electrical assets.

Reporting to the team leader, you will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of project-related tasks to meet budget and contributing towards the achievement of the divisional business plan. As part of your role, you will be developed for conducting risk analysis of the design and identify potential threats and risks. Using your basic understanding and provided in house training you assist in making recommendations on potential mitigation for any issues identified, or work with stakeholders to agree actions.

Role accountabilities:

• Working or assisting in Electromagnetic Transient Studies and analysis using the PSCAD software e.g. Insulation coordination studies and Circuit breaker switching studies (steady state and transient capability)
• Writing technical reports.
• Assistance in the creation of competitive proposals/quotations for new packages of work.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Have a BSc/BEng/ BEng (Hons) or MSc/MEng or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• 2+ year Experience of electromagnetic transient studies using PSCAD/EMTDC software package or equivalent.
• Familiar with power system modelling techniques, analysis and validation methodologies.
• Ability of communicating complex technical or commercial issues to peers or senior managers.
• Ability to develop working relationships quickly and effectively.
• Experience in writing clear and concise documentation e.g. design and site measurements reports and drawings.

Continue your career journey as an Arcadian.

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You do meaningful work, and no matter where your next role in Arcadis takes you, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark; on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.