Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering with 5-15 years of experience in complex electrical system design. Proficiency in tools like ETAP, EPLAN, or MATLAB and knowledge of international electrical standards are mandatory.
Job Description
Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.
Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!
Job 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
- 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
Required Skills:
- 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
- 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
- Experience within fuel cell, electrolysis, hydrogen, renewable energy, or power generation sectors
- 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
- Experience working with international teams and global engineering partners
Why join us?
We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.
At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.
Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.
In short you get:
- 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)
ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.
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π π°π¨π«π₯π π₯πππππ« π’π§ ππ§π π’π§πππ«π’π§π ππ§π ππ πππ«π―π’πππ¬ ALTEN is committed to meeting the expectations of its stakeholders and anticipating their requirements in the fields of innovation, R&D, and technological information systems. Founded in 1988 and present in 30+ countries, the Group has established itself as the global leader in Engineering and IT Services. ALTEN operates with major players in the Aeronautics, Space, Defence, Naval & Security, Automotive, Rail & Mobility, Energy & Environment, Life Sciences β Health, Industrial Equipment & Electronics, Telecoms, Banking, Finance & Insurance, Retail & Services, Public Services & Government sectors.Β Β Β OUR VISION: BUILDING TOMORROWβS WORLD TODAY We are convinced that engineers are the architects who build tomorrowβs world today. As a global leader in Engineering and IT Services, we support businesses in their technological and sustainable transformation. We commit to making a positive impact over time and on people, pushing the boundaries of innovation, and always staying one step ahead. We are driven by one ambition: to think about the future in the present. A LEADING GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY PARTNER ALTEN is involved in all projects with a technological dimension for the Technical, Research & Development Divisions and IT Systems Divisions of major corporate, telecoms and service clients, requiring the involvement of high-level Consultant-Engineers. To achieve this, the Group has put in place a world-renowned technical organization of excellence. πΉ 12 Industries covered πΉ 21 Delivery Centers πΉ 6,500+ Clients FULL COVERAGE OF TECHNOLOGIES The Group covers a wide range of expertise in Engineering and IT Services in order to meet our clientsβ needs. We bring together and coordinate at the transnational level, specialists and consultants, experts in their profession who support our clients in their issues of digital transformation, innovation, product development, supply chain, etc.
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