Lead Power Systems Engineer - Power Quality & EMC (Naval)

Job Description Summary

We're seeking a recognised Power Systems expert with extensive Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) knowledge to join our world-class engineering team. You'll provide technical leadership, design complex MW-scale Power Systems, and contribute to our overall strategy across Defence, Marine, Energy, and Industrial applications.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities:

• Be a recognised technical expert in Power Systems, associated components & equipment.

• Provide technical ownership to projects to support the development of safe, technically compliant, and cost-effective solutions at holistic Power System level. 

• Undertake all aspects of Power Systems design: - including modelling, analysis, and simulation of Power Systems, using standard industrial design tools such as: MATLAB/SIMULINK, ETAP etc.

• Develop equipment specifications, FDS’s and support overall system level design.

• Ensure Power System designs comply with the relevant EMC standards, health & safety requirements, international standards, and class society rules where applicable.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Support attainment of on-time delivery, cost, and quality targets on projects with utmost focus on safety.

• Provides project level technical leadership in design, reviews, project level technical resource forecasting and estimated times to complete activities.

• Provide technical support to the project manager, lead engineer & commissioning teams in managing project deliverables and variations.

• Provide Power Systems application support & technical guidance to the commercial and site teams.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Sole British citizenship with a valid British Passport (“UK Eyes only”)

• Possession of or being capable of obtaining SC level security clearance.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant subject, or relevant industrial experience.

• Have knowledge of Power Electronic Converter system integration, and associated EMC impact and mitigation strategies.

• Willing to travel within UK and overseas for short-term working.

Nice to have:

• Working towards or hold a CEng qualification (or strong interest).

You can expect from us:

• Challenging and rewarding projects.
• A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
• Attractive compensation.
• Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
• 26 days vacation + bank holidays

Imagine a future with us

This role involves work for customers who manage critical infrastructure; based on customer requirements it will be necessary to carry out background checks and suitability assessments (UK BPSS clearance OR UK Security Clearance (SC)) as part of the hiring process.

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