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Electrical Engineer at AtkinsRéalis in Glasgow, Scotland, GB
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Job Description
Job Description
Overview
Shape the Future of our cities and environments.
Are you ready to take up a vital role in some of the UK’s most exciting and innovative projects?
Join AtkinsRéalis and take a leading role in shaping the future of our cities and environments.
The Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) Practice of AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our growing Electrical Engineering team in Glasgow. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who is looking to expand their technical expertise, work on a diverse range of projects, and develop their career within a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive environment.
The successful candidate will contribute to the design and delivery of projects across multiple sectors, including water and wastewater, energy, environment, nuclear, maritime infrastructure, and more.
As part of a growing and collaborative team, you will work alongside experienced engineers and specialists across disciplines and locations to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions for our clients. We value different perspectives and encourage the sharing of ideas, continuous learning, and professional growth.
We offer hybrid working which involves 3 days per week being office/site based. This position is based in our Glasgow office.
Your role
The role will offer challenging and rewarding opportunities to apply knowledge, experience, and problem-solving skills in meaningful and technically challenging projects whilst developing a well-rounded engineering experience for your career development.
As an Electrical Engineer in the D&AT practice, the successful candidate would have the following responsibilities:
- Contribute to the design and delivery of innovative engineering solutions across multiple sectors as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
- Develop technical expertise through the preparation of engineering calculations, reports, specifications, and design documentation.
- Support the design and development of electrical systems and infrastructure, taking on increasing responsibility as your skills and experience grow.
- Provide technical and project guidance to graduates and apprentices, supporting their development and contributing to successful project delivery.
- Attendance and participation in client meetings, design reviews, and project workshops.
- Gain valuable project experience through site surveys, inspections, assessments, and construction-stage support activities, helping to deliver high-quality outcomes.
- Accelerate your professional development through mentoring, structured learning opportunities, professional registration support, and guidance from experienced engineers and technical specialists, with clear pathways for career progression.
- Actively contribute to our Technical Networks and knowledge-sharing communities, helping to build capability, share best practice, and support colleagues across the wider national team.
About you
The ideal candidate would be a well-rounded and versatile individual who exemplifies the following key skills and attributes:
- A degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Working towards Chartership or Incorporated Engineer or newly Chartered or Incorporated Engineer
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly convey technical information to colleagues, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- A collaborative approach to problem-solving, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and contribute positively to an inclusive and supportive working environment.
- Motivated, proactive, and eager to develop professionally, with a willingness to take ownership of tasks
- Experience within an engineering consultancy, contractor, client, or owner-operator organisation is essential. We welcome candidates from a range of backgrounds, particularly those with experience in water, utilities, manufacturing, maritime, energy or defence sectors.
- Open to occasional travel for site visits, surveys, client meetings, and project workshops, providing opportunities to broaden experience and develop professional relationships.
Why Join Us?
- Join a young, collaborative, and supportive team.
- Flexible working arrangements to support individual circumstances.
- Experience a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple sectors.
- Develop into a well-rounded engineer with exposure to a broad range of technical challenges.
- Work on interesting and complex projects that provide genuine learning and development opportunities.
- Access mentoring and support from experienced engineers to help progress your career.
Rewards & 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.
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.
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. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.
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Job Type
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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.