Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Ceres; Horsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering firm at the forefront of clean energy innovation! This role focuses on electrical design for cutting-edge fuel cell and electrolysis systems. You'll collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance designs, ensure compliance with international standards, and support project installations. If you're passionate about sustainable technology and eager to tackle complex challenges, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the green energy sector. Embrace the chance to work on first-of-a-kind prototypes and contribute to a cleaner future!

Qualifications

• Qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in designing electrical systems and grid connections.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to electrical design for fuel cell and electrolysis systems.
• Manage and approve design works by electrical contractors.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Grid Connection Design

Power System Modelling

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

EPLAN

MATLAB

Job description

Who we are:

Ceres is leading the way in clean energy innovation, pioneering advancements in electrolysis for green hydrogen production and fuel cells for future power solutions. With our dynamic licensing model, we've built powerful partnerships with major multinational companies like Bosch, Doosan, Shell, and Weichai and our solid oxide platform is transforming energy systems, delivering high-efficiency green hydrogen to decarbonise some of the most emissions-heavy industries including steelmaking, and future fuels.

At Ceres, we foster a workplace driven by passion and purpose. We support our team to think ambitiously, collaborate creatively and confront complex challenges directly. Innovation is at the core of who we are, and we strive to push the boundaries of what’s possible with technology.

Purpose of the role:

The primary purpose of this position is to contribute to the electrical and power electronic design for fuel cell and electrolysis systems as part of the Systems Engineering function group. You will be involved in electrical design, electrical system modelling, power analysis and technical support to the grid connection activities of fuel cells and electrolysis systems and other electrical areas in Ceres where electrical engineering plays a particularly important role.

Key Accountabilities:

• Contribute to Ceres design team in developing and improving fuel cell and electrolyser stack design and stack array module design.

• Electrical network design of grid-connected fuel cell/electrolysis systems (for AC and DC distribution). Design includes power analysis, modelling, investigate best technical solution or develop new solution/concept.

• Producing drawings and supporting material of the electrical architecture and physical concept including high level wiring schematics.

• Accountable for producing high quality design material and documents for design reference to communicate to both internal and external stakeholders.

• Manage, review, and approve the design and delivery of works being undertaken by electrical contractors/installers.

• Provide technical advice to project leadership to ensure all aspects of the electrical design are appropriately considered and risk assessed.

• Identify and mitigate project risks, advise project leadership on an ongoing basis about existing risks and anticipated related liabilities. Project risk analysis relevant electrical design.

• Accountable for reviewing and approving electrical design compliance with all relevant national and international standards such as IEEE, ANSI, IEC and NFPA.

• Responsible for generating and reviewing electrical design requirements for interfacing fuel cell modules or electrolyser modules to external connections.

• Support the build of the electrical aspects of the Project. Site installation, troubleshooting and commissioning the electrical system.

Knowledge and skills required for the role:

• Qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

• Ceres projects have a strong R&D component and involve working on first of a kind prototypes development, therefore a positive mindset and can-do attitude are strongly desirable

• Hands-on practical with strong theoretical knowledge and experience of real-world components and systems

• Experience designing and delivering grid connections for power generation and demand projects involving AC and DC distributions (experience in MW scale systems is a plus)

• Practical experience of designing electrical systems (cable sizing, protection device selection, earthing/grounding design) and able to advise on panel and wiring layout, connection requirements, cable management etc

• Experience in interfacing electrical system with control system elements such as PLCs, embedded microcontrollers, electronic power converters and protection devices

• Good understanding of grid connection process, regulations, and policy across different geographical regions (national and international standards)

• Knowledge of power system modelling and analysis. Experience in using ETAP (Electrical Power System Analysis), EPLAN and MATLAB software (or similar tools)

• Knowledge of reviewing electrical design (electrical drawing and schematics, ETAP design, BoM, load calculation, components selection, EPLAN schematics)

• Strong time management, organisational, communication and report writing skills

Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Inclusion -

We call it DEBI and in line with our Company's vision and values, we actively work to attract, recruit, support and retain the best talent from a diversity of backgrounds. We welcome and celebrate applicants regardless of ethnicity, sex, gender, race, age, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity, and perspective.

Join us as we strive to foster a respectful working environment where everyone can thrive and feel able to be themselves, share opinions and be valued.