Power Electronics Engineer
ALTEN
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About The Position
As a Power electronics engineer, you will join our London team to support our activities within the clean energy and hydrogen technologies sector. You will play a key role in the design and development of electrical and power electronic systems for fuel cell and electrolysis technologies. Working within a multidisciplinary Systems Engineering team, you will contribute to innovative clean energy solutions, supporting the design, modelling, grid integration, installation, and commissioning of next-generation power systems.
Requirements
- Strong experience in electrical design and power electronic systems
- Experience delivering grid connection solutions for power generation or industrial power systems
- Practical experience with AC and DC electrical distribution systems
- Knowledge of cable sizing, protection device selection, earthing/grounding design, and electrical infrastructure
- Experience interfacing electrical systems with PLCs, microcontrollers, power converters, and protection systems
- Understanding of national and international electrical standards and grid connection requirements
- Mandatory Experience using ETAP, EPLAN, MATLAB, or equivalent analysis and design tools
- Ability to review electrical drawings, schematics, loads, BoMs, and design documentation
- Strong communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
- Experience working on complex electrical system design projects
- Strong understanding of electrical power systems, network design, and integration activities
- Experience supporting projects through design, implementation, and commissioning phases
Nice To Haves
- Experience within fuel cell, electrolysis, hydrogen, renewable energy, or power generation sectors
- Experience working on MW-scale power systems
- Knowledge of power system modelling and simulation techniques
- Experience supporting research and development or prototype technology programmes
- Fluency in Korean, Mandarin, Chinese, or German
- Experience working with international teams and global engineering partners
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design and development of fuel cell and electrolyser stack systems and associated electrical architectures
- Develop electrical network designs for grid-connected fuel cell and electrolysis systems across AC and DC distribution networks
- Perform electrical modelling, power analysis, and technical feasibility assessments
- Produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical design documentation
- Review and approve electrical designs and installation activities completed by contractors and suppliers
- Provide technical guidance to project teams on electrical design risks and integration challenges
- Ensure compliance with relevant electrical standards including IEEE, ANSI, IEC, and NFPA
- Generate and review interface requirements for system integration and external connections
- Support installation, troubleshooting, commissioning, and validation of electrical systems
Benefits
- A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
- A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
- Private Medical Insurance
- Cycle & Tech Scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance & Pension Scheme
- Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
- Flexible way of working (role dependent)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
