Engineer - Power Engineering (Network Management) – Modelling

Transport for London (TfL); London; On-site; GBP 58,000

Job description

Engineer - Power Engineering (Network Management) – Modelling

Ref: 045123

Salary: Circa £58k dependant on Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Position Type: Full Time

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:

1. Assists in the development and implementation of discrete engineering solutions.
2. Provides support to TfL Operational Units to improve the reliability, availability and performance of the Transport Network.
3. Undertakes technical analysis, diagnosis and monitoring to support design, test, build, commissioning or ongoing performance, safety and reliability improvement of the transport system.
4. Manage, operate and maintain the computer based (NEPLAN/ETAP/DIgSILENT) model of the power system, including system studies (e.g. load flow), reliability calculations, and fault level assessments.
5. Analyse asset information to assess plant and equipment for renewal and upgrading, preparing strategy, future operating plans and programmes of work within budgetary constraints.
6. Undertaking long & medium-term capacity and security planning including effects of network topology changes, and load growth.
7. Maintains working knowledge of applicable standards, design codes and legislation.
8. 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.
9. Supports continuous improvement through the use of best practice, innovation, whole life cost optimisation and effective root cause analysis.
10. Support on-site measurements and results analysis.

Key Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential:

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

Desirable:

1. Significant experience of delivery and implementation of power system modelling in a railway environment.
2. Knowledge of Operations and Maintenance requirements for power systems.
3. Railway traction power systems design experience.
4. Knowledge and assessment of distributed power generation connection.
5. 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.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 16 April 2025 @ 23:59.

Application Process

Please apply using your most recent CV and Cover Letter (Word (.docx) format preferred). We encourage you to apply for the position that is most relevant to your existing skills, knowledge and experience as shortlisting is carried out on the basis of how well you meet the criteria for the role.

Benefits

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow.

Our benefit package includes:

1. Final Salary Pension Scheme.
2. Free travel for you on the TfL network.
3. A 75% discount on National Rail Season Ticket and interest free loan.
4. 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays.
5. Private Healthcare discounted scheme (optional).
6. Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme.
7. Retail, health, leisure and travel offers.
8. Discounted Eurostar travel.