AtkinsRéalis

Principal Substation Secondary Design Engineer

AtkinsRéalis

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Glasgow • United Kingdom

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Actively contribute to business development activities, including identifying opportunities, engaging with clients, and supporting strategic growth initiatives
  • Lead and support the preparation of bids and proposals, including technical input, resource planning, and cost estimation
  • Collaborate with commercial and project management teams to develop competitive and compelling offers
  • Leading the P&C FEED and detailed design works for major transmission scale projects
  • Train and develop junior engineers
  • Coordinate with other disciplines (Primary, Civil & Structural, PM), sub-contractors and suppliers
  • Attend site visits, FAT and SAT as required under the supervision of senior and principal engineers

Requirements

  • HND or Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualifications and experience
  • Working towards Chartered Engineer through the IET or on a path to get it
  • Proven experience in P&C design of substations in UK (National Grid, Scottish and Southern Energy Networks, Scottish Power)
  • Experience in preparing bids and cost estimates for FEED and detailed design work
  • Good knowledge of electrical codes and standards (IEC, IEEE)
  • 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
  • Commissioning Experience on transmission / EHV scale projects
Benefits
  • Enjoy competitive salaries
  • Employee rewards
  • Brilliant range of benefits tailored to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices
  • Myriad opportunities for training and professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
P&C designcost estimationresource planningbids preparationFEEDdetailed designcommissioningelectrical codesIECIEEE
Soft Skills
communicationteam collaborationleadershiptrainingflexibilitytime managementstakeholder engagementproblem-solvingorganizational skillsadaptability
Certifications
HNDDegree in Electrical EngineeringChartered Engineer (IET)