High-Power Electrical Lab Specialist

University of Bristol; West of England; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Bristol's Electrical Energy Management Group seeks an Electrical Engineer or Experimental Officer to support its laboratories, designing, manufacturing, testing and analysing novel electrical systems.

You will induct researchers in electrical fundamentals and safety, assess risks under Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, and help translate experimental needs into hands-on research. You will also supervise lab activities to maintain safe operations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with high-power electrical systems and confidence working from first principles.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements relevant to electrical design and installation (Electricity at Work Regulations 1989).
• Enjoy solving technical problems and supporting others, from advising researchers to training new staff.
• Able to explain complex technical concepts clearly to people with varying expertise.
• Experience or interest in specifying and purchasing specialist electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inducting and training academic researchers in practical electrical fundamentals and safety.
• Assist in meeting electrical safety requirements through first-principles assessment and regulatory alignment.
• Help turn experimental requirements into functional research activities, including design, risk assessment, assembly and commissioning of equipment.
• Supervise general laboratory activities and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

High-power electrical systems

Electrical safety

Teaching & training

Lab supervision

Collaborative research

Tools

Electrical equipment purchasing

Industrial safety standards

Job description

University of Bristol's Electrical Energy Management Group seeks an Electrical Engineer or Experimental Officer to support its laboratories, designing, manufacturing, testing and analysing novel electrical systems.

You will induct researchers in electrical fundamentals and safety, assess risks under Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, and help translate experimental needs into hands-on research. You will also supervise lab activities to maintain safe operations.