HVDC Engineer
- West Midlands, Leeds, Epsom, Glasgow
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The UK Energy market is undergoing unprecedented change as the country strives towards a net zero carbon target. As part of the Net Zero agenda, networks have a crucial role in delivering the renewable energy which is required to be connected. Within this ever-evolving energy mix, HVDC systems and FACTS devices are likely to witness huge growth in the coming years for long distance and high voltage connection of offshore wind, to connect energy markets between countries and maintain network stability.
This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of the energy sector, to deliver outstanding projects and be part of the solution to delivering Net Zero. We empower our people to be the professional individuals they want to be, working on projects they feel proud of, making a difference to the world they live in and the legacy they leave behind.
Building strong and trusted relationships is a key part of this role. You’ll enjoy working with others, sometimes at client sites, sometimes from our offices. You will be given the opportunity to develop your career and play a critical role supporting the development and implementation of our client’s projects.
We pride ourselves in offering a truly multi-disciplinary working environment and bring with it exciting opportunities to influence a project in its entirety from beginning to end. Drawing upon a diverse skill set and a proven track record of delivery we are playing a leading role in some of the world’s most challenging and exciting engineering projects.
Job location: UK wide - Flexible, London, Epsom, Glasgow, Leeds, Birmingham.
If you have a passion for engineering and want to understand where a career with Atkins Réalis might lead, then we would like to hear from you.
About the Project or About the Team:
Our team is currently delivering work across the Transmission and Distribution sectors across the UK as well as supporting other Energy and infrastructure business sectors worldwide. We are in a position where we need to grow our team to enhance our capability and strengthen our service offering. As such we are recruiting Engineers to provide support on our HVDC and FACTS projects.
What you’ll be doing?
You will be working in within our Energy Networks team. Our team has offices in Epsom, Birmingham, Leeds and Glasgow but the role can be UK wide and flexible. Building strong and trusted relationships is a key part of this role. You’ll enjoy working with others, sometimes directly at client sites, sometimes from our offices.
You will be accountable for the following but not limited to
Reporting to the HVDC Subject Matter Expert and under the supervision of senior and principal engineers you will be delivering projects for major key clients providing services such as owner’s engineer or design services to HVDC interconnector owners, offshore wind developers or transmission network owners.
Liaising with other technical experts within our organisation e.g., cable experts and other HVDC/FACTs experts in Montreal to provide an effective service offering to our clients.
Delivering on projects and carrying out tasks such as:
- Specification preparation.
- Technical Scope Reviews.
- Design Assurance and Design Review.
- FAT, SAT and site quality visits.
- Technical Due Diligence and Technical expert services.
- Site pre commissioning and commissioning oversight and supervision.
- Operational faults analysis, assessment and failure reporting.
- Supporting the production of tender responses showcasing our capabilities and ensuring cost-efficient offering for our clients.
We would love to hear from you if have:
A degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualifications and experience. Working towards Chartered Engineer status through the IET.
Experience in either:
- HVDC and FACTS in any of System Studies and FEED through Detailed Design to FAT and Commissioning.
- HVDC/FACTS System design, equipment design, insulation coordination, filter design etc.
- HVDC/FACTS Valve design, cooling design.
- HVDC/ FACTS Plant design, Aux equipment design, layout etc.
- HVDC Operations, asset management and technical support to HVDC Operators.
- HVDC fault diagnosis and assessment.
- Delivery of owner’s engineer, technical advisor or design services.
- Experience of working for an organisation such as an HVDC/FACTs OEM, developer, OFTO, HVDC interconnector owner, transmission system owner/operator or consultancy delivering to such organisations.
- A Phd candidate in Power electronic (HVDC/FACTS etc) research area who would want to transition to industrial setting.
- An ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Flexibility to travel to client sites when required.
- Capability to work under tight deadlines while achieving objectives with the ability to deal with competing priorities and manage time appropriately.
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Why work for AtkinsRéalis?
The UK is the first major economy to legislate for a Net Zero target by 2050. To achieve this, our nuclear and clean energy teams are ensuring a mix of secure and sustainable energies that can meet our industry and lifestyle demands today, and in 30 years' time. We help to power our world through exciting new technologies and intelligent cybersecurity systems on projects that vary greatly in size, scope, and scale. So, you'll be creating the right safe and resilient systems across nuclear power, renewables, decarbonisation development, new builds and energy efficiency.
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Meeting your needs:
When you start with us, you'll enjoy “Total Reward,” a package that can be tailored to your lifestyle, career and personal needs. From flexible holidays to life assurance, health & wellbeing benefits, and career planning for the senior stage of your career. Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let's talk about any adjustments you might need.
New name, new era. We are AtkinsRéalis. It will take some time for all our information to update – you can still refer to our fantastic benefits via the link below:
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More about us:
AtkinsRéalis is a leading global consultancy with over 100 years of design and engineering expertise. With us, you'll be surrounded by the skills, knowledge and support to help you succeed. Together, we can deliver projects which have a positive, sustainable impact on the world.
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Additional Information:
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.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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