Power Systems Engineer

Nuclearinst; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fusion energy is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to provide technical expertise on complex power conversion systems. The role involves managing work packages and advising on design solutions, contributing to the future of cleaner energy. With a strong emphasis on safety practices and excellent communication skills, this position offers opportunities for career development and a vibrant inclusive culture.

Benefits

Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme

Corporate bonus scheme up to 7%

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in power systems or power electronics.
• Ability to perform exploratory design calculations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise on fusion system projects.
• Ensure timely delivery of projects within scope and budget.

Skills

Communication

Technical Writing

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Relevant electrical engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Matlab

Simulink

Job description

Power Systems Engineer

Full-time

Salary: £40,609 (inclusive of Specialist Allowance) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension

Division: Integrated Engineering

Site Location: UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire

Confirmed Grade: Level 4

Department: Electrical Engineering

Company Description

By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.

Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs.

UKAEA leads the way in realising fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for ground-breaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative.

As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:

- Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.

- Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).

- Flexible working options including family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment.

- Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.

- Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays.

- Wide range of career development opportunities.

- A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive.

Job Description

The salary for this role is £40,609 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance). Onsite working is expected for 3 days a week, however, we actively support requests for flexible working.

This role is based at the following site; Culham, Oxfordshire.

This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open source data.

The Role

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As Power Systems Engineer, you will provide technical expertise on projects involving custom complex power conversion systems, including control, protection, and related subsystems for fusion systems.

In this role, you will use your specialist knowledge to manage work packages and technical studies for enhancement and decommissioning programs, while also advising on technical solutions and design within your area of expertise.

If you are keen to provide technical expertise on fusion system projects from concept through to detailed design and have strong awareness of workplace safety practices and processes, along with excellent communication, technical writing, and interpersonal skills, we would love to hear from you.

Key Accountabilities:

- Provide technical expertise on fusion system projects from concept through detailed design, including enhancement programs for UKAEA facilities and future fusion devices, with a focus on critical plant projects that may have site-wide or international impact.

- Ensure timely delivery of projects within scope, specifications, and budgets, contributing to planning and managing resources effectively.

- Act as a technical advisor on design solutions, plant operations, and fault-finding, while supporting the development and formal implementation of technical processes and operating procedures.

- Use engineering expertise and analysis tools to evaluate systems, select appropriate methodologies, and independently identify and solve technical challenges.

- Communicate technical information clearly through reports, presentations, and publications; adapt communication to diverse audiences and contribute to the mentoring and development of engineers.

Qualifications

Essential:

- Relevant electrical engineering degree or equivalent.

- Background in power systems or power electronics.

- Ability to perform exploratory design calculations using first principles.

- Proven capability in engineering analysis and a good working knowledge of engineering materials and their properties.

- Experience with working to design standards and applying industry best practice.

Desirable:

- Practical approach combined with a good understanding of basic electrical and electronics engineering theory.

- Experience of working on power conversion systems.

- Knowledge and experience in Matlab/Simulink.

Additional Information

For a full list of benefits and to apply, select the apply button to be taken through to the UKAEA careers pages.

We welcome talented people from all backgrounds who want to help us achieve our mission. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly from women in STEM, people from Black British Caribbean and African, Pakistani and Bangladeshi British, and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and neurotypical individuals. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) and Wellbeing and our EDI Networks actively promote Inclusion and takes steps to increase diversity within our organisation. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.

Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.

For applicants applying from outside the United Kingdom or those who have spent time outside the UK in the last five years, please visit the UK Government website for information on criminal records checks. If your country of residence or previous residence is not listed on the website or if the UK Government does not have information on obtaining a criminal records check from that state, we regret to inform you that we cannot process your application.