Senior Engineer - Power System Planning Studies
AtkinsRéalis
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AtkinsRéalis recruitment seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead UK transmission network planning studies, model PowerFactory scenarios, and mentor junior engineers. You will coordinate with client teams and ensure robust planning analyses across steady-state, contingency, and short-circuit studies.
Ideal candidates hold 10+ years in transmission planning, strong DIgSILENT PowerFactory skills, and familiarity with UK processes. The role supports hybrid work with international opportunities.
Qualifications
- Master’s or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with 10+ years of transmission planning experience.
- Experience leading a client-facing team.
- Advanced DIgSILENT PowerFactory expertise for transmission network modelling and analyses.
- Familiar with UK planning processes (ETYS, NOA, SDS, Project Listing).
- Experience evaluating HVDC links, interconnectors, offshore wind connections, and Smart Wires.
- Experience in Python or equivalent automation for model checks and reporting.
Responsibilities
- Lead transmission network planning studies and deliver results for UK development.
- Prepare study reports and technical documents.
- Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with client teams.
- Develop models in PowerFactory and validate planning assumptions.
- Conduct steady-state load flow, contingency, and short-circuit studies.
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We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead and deliver Transmission network planning studies, with a primary focus on UK transmission network development. The successful candidate will work closely with client network planning team.
- In depth knowledge of UK Transmission network, Future year network scenarios, load and generation integration, interconnector operation and reinforcement assessments.
- In depth knowledge and understanding of NESO SQSS standard.
- Advanced expertise in Preparation, modification and validation of DIgSILENT PowerFactory study models using project documents and agreed planning assumptions.
- Good experience in Steady state Load flow and Continency analysis for future years focused on Thermal and Voltage assessments as per SQSS and performing boundary studies.
- Good experience in Short Circuit Studies for future network scenarios using DIgSILENT PowerFactory
- Good experience in RMS modelling and studies in DIgSILENT PowerFactory
- Good experience in System Design Specification (SDS) from preparation to sign off.
- Prepare study reports and other technical documentations
- Good Knowledge of DPL, Python Scripting & Automation
- Coordinate with client network design and modelling teams. Lead and mentor junior engineers.
- Strong conceptualization ability, strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills are a must, including the capability to explain complex technical issues to decision-makers and project teams.
- Candidate must have good oral and written communication skills, be willing to travel, and work successfully in a customer focused, project-oriented environment.
- Master’s or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience in transmission system planning studies.
- Prior experience in leading a client facing team
- Advanced expertise with DIgSILENT PowerFactory, including transmission network modelling, Load flow analysis, Contingency analysis, short circuit/fault level studies and RMS studies.
- Experience with UK transmission planning processes and documents, such as ETYS, NOA, Scheme Requirement Forms, System Design Specifications and Project Listing Documents.
- Experience in assessing HVDC links, interconnectors, offshore wind connections, Smart Wires, SVCs & STATCOMs.
- Experience in Python or equivalent automation for model checks, data processing and reporting.
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
This includes:
- Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
- Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
- Generous annual leave balance.
- Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
- Remote work opportunities outside of country.
- Company gratuity scheme.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Relocation assistance.
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.
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.
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