PrincipalAssociate Director Electrical Engineer – Utilities and Infrastructure Lead

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Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects How about joining our talented team where everyone has a voice and together we face our clients problems head-on. Its a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.

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We are seeking a Principal/ Associate Director level electrical engineer. You will be working in within our Electrical Engineering team in our Power and Energy Solutions Practice based from one of our key locations of Birmingham Epsom Glasgow or Leeds. Youll enjoy working in a hybrid manner sometimes directly at client sites sometimes from our offices or from home.

Your Purpose

In this role you will provide technical leadership and strategic direction for electrical infrastructure and utility systems across major infrastructure energy transportation nuclear and development projects. Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for utility coordination network integration electrical distribution systems and stakeholder engagement with transmission and distribution network operators.

• Leading the planning coordination and integration of utility infrastructure including HV MV and LV electrical networks.
• Managing interfaces with National Grid DNOs ICPs utility providers regulators and key stakeholders.
• Providing technical leadership for utility diversions new connections capacity assessments and network reinforcement works.
• Developing electrical infrastructure strategies and long-term power supply solutions for major projects.
• Managing risks associated with utility interfaces outages network constraints and programme delivery.

In addition to having strong communication and leadership skills you will have a proven track record delivering major infrastructure energy transportation or nuclear projects. You will be able to demonstrate a selection of the following experience and attributes:

• Experience with transmission and distribution networks.
• Experience managing utility diversions new connections and stakeholder interfaces.
• Strong understanding of National Grid DNO ICP and utility company processes.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Knowledge of

• HV/MV/LV power distribution systems.
• Utility infrastructure coordination and protection systems.
• Electrical design governance and assurance.
• Network capacity assessments and connection strategies.
• Utility asset relocation and diversion projects.
• Construction power systems and temporary electrical supplies.
• Relevant UK and international electrical standards.

• Masters degree (MEng/MSc) Electrical Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer and a Member of recognised professional institution (e.g. MIET IEEE) desirable
• Experience of working in a similar sector e.g. Nuclear offshore wind power transmission and distribution airports and transportation utilities major infrastructure energy transmission projects.

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.

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Were AtkinsRéalis a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people data and technology to transform the worlds 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. Were 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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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.

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