Overview
Shape the future of our cities and environments. Are you an Electrical Engineer who is passionate about making the world a better place? Are you ready to take up a vital role in some of the UK’s most exciting and innovative projects?
We are looking for an energetic and experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to join the Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) Practice of AtkinsRéalis. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering cutting‑edge projects to water market clients such as United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Scottish Water, Northern Ireland Water and other regional water authorities.
Hybrid Working
This position offers hybrid working: 3 days per week office/site based, and the role is based in our Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle offices.
Your Role
The role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply knowledge, experience and problem‑solving skills while providing good opportunities for career development.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate or manage a team of Electrical & ICA engineers for delivery of technical design work on complex multi‑disciplinary projects, following client and project specific design codes and standards.
- Successfully manage time and budgets of the Electrical & ICA team to key project milestones and programmes.
- Lead and produce technical deliverables such as Single Line Diagrams, Cable Block Diagrams, Load Schedules, MCC specifications, Control Philosophies, and Control Network Architecture.
- Provide technical input into project design deliverables for electrical aspects of complex multi‑disciplinary projects and work with the project management team to manage time and budgets.
- Collaborate with client, operational, project or service activities within your immediate team and other AtkinsRéalis teams.
- Mentor less experienced colleagues and help grow the Electrical & ICA capabilities within the local and wider technical networks.
- Work independently with minimal technical guidance and exercise judgement to solve difficult problems.
- Provide technical support for bid proposals.
- Work closely with multi‑disciplinary teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
- Adhere to quality assurance standards in design, including checking and reviewing own work as well as others.
- Contribute to business development initiatives to drive growth of the water market for AtkinsRéalis.
About You
- A degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Chartered Engineer.
- Proven experience coordinating or managing an Electrical engineering design delivery team for a design consultancy within a multi‑disciplinary environment.
- Ability to identify innovative solutions to design problems and strong knowledge and practical experience in electrical designs.
- Practical knowledge of water company design codes and standards such as WIMES.
- Good awareness of HAZOP assessments, lightning strike risk assessments, earthing and bonding, lighting designs, DSEAR and ATEX installation practices.
- Proficiency in designing within appropriate digital analysis packages, following local and national guidance (e.g., Trimble/Amtech).
- Ability to work independently with minimal technical guidance.
- Experience in the water market is preferred but not required.
- Experience in industrial and process environment is essential.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively within diverse multi‑disciplinary teams.
Security Clearance
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of residency in the UK of five years or longer.
Equal Opportunities
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. All employment decisions are made without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or other protected characteristics.
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