Senior Engineer - Power System Planning Studies

AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc.; India; Hybrid; INR 3,000,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Generous Leave Balance

Hybrid Work

Relocation Assistance

Discretionary Bonus

Wellbeing Program

Remote Work Outside Country

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead transmission network planning studies with a primary focus on the UK network. You will work closely with the client network planning team and mentor junior engineers.

The role requires in-depth knowledge of PowerFactory, load flow, contingency and RMS studies, and experience with UK planning processes. Strong communication and travel willingness are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in transmission system planning studies.
• Experience leading a client-facing team.
• Advanced expertise with DIgSILENT PowerFactory including modelling, load flow, contingency and RMS studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead transmission planning studies for UK network development.
• Prepare study reports and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with client network design and modelling teams; mentor junior engineers.
• Explain complex technical issues to decision-makers and project teams.

Skills

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Load flow analysis

Contingency analysis

Short circuit studies

RMS modelling

Python scripting

Team leadership

Client facing

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETYS

NOA

Scheme Requirement Forms

System Design Specifications

Job description

Job Description

Overview

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.

Your Role

• 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.

About You

• 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.

Rewards & Benefits

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.

About AtkinsRéalis

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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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.