Engineer – Power Engineering (Network Management) Job Vacancy in London, England, UK

Salary: circa £38k dependant on Skills, Knowledge & Experience + TfL Benefits
Location:  Stratford / Various TfL Locations
Contract Type : TfL

Transport for London (TfL) Engineering are looking for engineers to join the Power Team to help shape the future of the Power Network across TfL. On the Underground, DLR, Trams, TfL Rail and Crossrail (Elizabeth Line), the Power Team are involved in projects to maintain, renew, upgrade and extend the Power Systems.

A highly motivated and adaptable engineer, you will have experience in power system management and modelling of power distribution systems. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, being able to effectively present ideas to engineers and non-engineers alike. In your role as Engineer, you will work on diverse projects across the whole of TfL and be responsible for delivering engineering and technology solutions to provide power to railway systems.

This role involves being a trusted source of engineering advice to a range of internal and external stakeholders, and work will include:

• Assists in the development and implementation of discrete engineering solutions
• Provides support to TfL Operational Units to improve the reliability, availability and performance of the Transport Network
• Undertakes technical analysis, diagnosis and monitoring to support design, test, build, commissioning or ongoing performance, safety and reliability improvement of the transport system
• Undertakes risk-based monitoring and surveillance of site works as required, resolving and or escalating risks and issues as appropriate
• Maintains working knowledge of applicable standards, design codes and legislation
• Evaluates, selects and applies appropriate solutions to well discrete, well defined engineering problems that improve efficiency or effectiveness, while improving safety and reducing operating costs.
• Supports continuous improvement through the use of best practice, innovation, whole life cost optimisation and effective root cause analysis
• Support on-site measurements and results analysis

Key Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential:

• BEng/MEng Degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar), or HNC/HND with extensive work experience
• Power system modelling and studies experience (e.g Using NEPLAN, ERACs, ETAP)
• Power System Design experience throughout the project lifecycle
• Knowledge and application of national and international power system standards
• Experience of designing and implementing power projects in a safety focused industry

Desirable:

• Significant experience of delivery and implementation of power system modelling in a railway environment
• Knowledge of Operations and Maintenance requirements for power systems
• Railway traction power systems design experience
• Knowledge and assessment of distributed power generation connection
• Experience delivering innovative solutions

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria.  We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.