Senior Engineer (Smartgrids and Studies)
Arcadis
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Work model
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Posted
- 2h ago
About this role
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description:
Operating within our Renewables team as a Senior Engineer you will undertake design and studies including technical specifications for designs and contractual documentation for our clients and will lead projects as appropriate.
Most of our engagements are with renewable energy developers and we also provide services to the wider energy industry including energy storage and utility clients, in the UK and internationally.
Projects can include offshore wind, onshore wind, Battery Energy Storage Systems, solar PV, HVDC, and other renewable generation and associated electrical infrastructure.
The position includes a level of responsibility and accountability with an opportunity to develop your managerial as well as technical knowledge and skills, and to progress within a successful and growing specialist team.
As a Senior Engineer you will be part of renewable energy project teams and will be expected to continuously develop your technical skills through on-the-job, formal training and through your own research, and provide support in the development of junior engineers and graduates.
The position can be based anywhere in the UK.
You will be in control of your own diary and benefit from flexible working arrangements
Role accountabilities
Create design deliverables for packages of work, including technical specifications for designs and contractual documentation
Undertake design analysis, and where necessary, review the work of others to ensure quality of the deliverables
Perform detailed design or, consultancy projects across the life cycle of a renewable energy project from concept stage, through design, construction, operational maintenance and end of life works
Resolve technical problems, provide solutions, advise clients and stakeholders
Lead projects and manage deliverables to timescales and budgets
Develop personal and company profiles within the client base and wider industry
Support project delivery teams, from a technical perspective
Deliver safe and constructible designs through CDM awareness
Lead design and deliverable innovations, which deliver value for company and clients alike
Qualifications & Experience
Experience in at least one of the following areas:
Offshore renewables (e.g offshore wind)
Onshore renewables (e.g. onshore wind or solar PV)
Energy storage (e.g. BESS)
Submarine cable systems
HVDC
Power systems analysis and modelling (steady-state/dynamic) using industry standard software such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSS®E, PSCAD, ETAP, CYMCap.
UK grid compliance (e.g G5/5, P28)
UK grid connection process
Desired – Working towards or have achieved Chartered MIET membership or chartership of another appropriate leading UK engineering institution
Understanding of UK HSE legislation, Risk and CDM management
Ability to travel to meet clients when necessary.
Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be