Power Electronics Engineer
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Power Electronics Engineer designing fuel-cell and electrolysis power systems for ALTEN, a global engineering consultancy. Supporting grid integration, modelling, installation, and commissioning.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop 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 IEEE, ANSI, IEC, NFPA, and relevant electrical standards
- Generate and review interface requirements for system integration and external connections
- Support installation, troubleshooting, commissioning, and validation of electrical systems
- Work within a multidisciplinary Systems Engineering team on clean energy and hydrogen technology projects
Requirements:
- Senior experience level: 5–15 years of experience
- 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
- 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
- Desirable experience within fuel cell, electrolysis, hydrogen, renewable energy, or power generation sectors
- Desirable 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 is desirable
- Ability to obtain or complete required security clearance/Baseline Personnel Security Standard
Benefits:
- 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)
- Ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development
- Personalised career path
- Rewarding management style


















