Electrical Engineer

Overview
Are you good at juggling things to meet changing demands and find the best solution for your needs? Do you enjoy solving complex problems and stretching out of your comfort zone?

You'll enjoy working with clients, colleagues and stakeholders, building strong relationships to ensure the successful delivery of your projects. You'll be a natural at simplifying complex ideas and producing drawings and writing reports to convey your proposed solutions. You'll also be aware of your limitations and know when to look for help and support from others.

This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects covering a broad range of clients from Nuclear New Build, Decommissioning, existing Nuclear Generation and Nuclear Fusion. This is an opportunity for you to take the next step in your career as you'll be rapidly trusted with more responsibility.

About Your Team
The focus of our Nuclear & Power business is our people and through them building and developing new long-term relationships with clients in the sector, of which we hold a number of long-term framework contracts through which we deliver our clients work.

You'll be part of a truly diverse Electrical, Control & Instrumentation team; we pride ourselves on coming from over 10 different countries with wide-ranging educational backgrounds. You will enjoy access to the industry's most significant players, and you'll have a varied work diet with the possibility to get involved in non-technical areas should you be interested.

We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible /hybrid working is a central part of our culture. So, talk to us about what's'ideal for you – from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with.

Your role

The role will entail designing Electrical solutions for the construction of new nuclear stations and systems at fusion research facilities, supporting the operation of the existing nuclear generating fleet and decommissioning of nuclear sites.

Day-to-day Activities May Include The Following

• Requirement's'identification and equipment specification.
• Conceptual Design & Feasibility Studies.
• Front-End Engineering Design.
• Detailed Design.
• Hazard/fault identification studies e.g., HAZOP, HAZAN, FMEA, etc.
• Test witnessing.
• Safety Substantiation.
• Production of technical reports, procedures and drawings.
• Review technical documentation and drawings.
• Resolving technical issues.
• Tender reviews.
• Other key aspects of the role will include assisting in the production of bids and proposals.
• To benefit from the collective experience of the team and our clients, and drive innovative thinking, you'll work in a collaborative and supportive office/site environment for a minimum of half of your working week.

About You
In addition to having excellent communication and problem-solving skills, you will also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Relevant degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.

• Able to demonstrate good engineering judgement and a few years of experience in using fundamental engineering skills as an Electrical Engineer with some desirable experience in:

• Power distribution system designs.

• Experience of power system protection studies.
• Lighting and emergency lighting design.
• Earthing & Lightning Protection Design.
• Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) Distribution Systems.
• Battery Systems and Room Ventilation design.
• Back up Generation and Excitation Control Systems.

• Motors Design.

• Able to produce and review/correct technical reports to a good quality standard.

• Motivated and driven to meet delivery/cost targets without compromising quality.
• Awareness of their own technical limitations and using the help and support of others to deliver.
• An understanding of commercial and client management principles.
• Progress made towards achieving chartership with a relevant professional body.

Reward & benefits

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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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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Additional information

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.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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