[Hiring] Power Electronics Engineer @ALTEN

Role Description

As a Power electronics engineer, you will join our London team to support our activities within the clean energy and hydrogen technologies sector. You will play a key role in the design and development of electrical and power electronic systems for fuel cell and electrolysis technologies. Working within a multidisciplinary Systems Engineering team, you will contribute to innovative clean energy solutions, supporting the design, modelling, grid integration, installation, and commissioning of next-generation power systems.

• Location: London
• On Site: Remote
• Clearance: Clearable
• Experience Level: Senior - 5-15 years of experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the design and development of 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 relevant electrical standards including IEEE, ANSI, IEC, and NFPA.
• Generate and review interface requirements for system integration and external connections.
• Support installation, troubleshooting, commissioning, and validation of electrical systems.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• A 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.

Benefits

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style.
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries.
• 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).