Engineer - Power HV

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Job Title:  Engineer – Power HV

Grade: Band 3

Salary:  Circa £59,000 (dependent on skills, knowledge and experience)                               

Contract Type:  Permanent / Full Time / Hybrid                           

Location:  Stratford (with various onsite visits required)

Hybrid working, within this role enables a balance of 50% of time split between the office and home over a 4-week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.

Application Closing Date:  Tuesday 31 March @ 23:59

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right‑to‑work checks. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Overview of Role 

Transport for London (TfL) Engineering are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated Engineer to join the High Voltage (HV) Systems Power team within Power Engineering.

TfL’s Power Engineering team provide technical leadership and professional engineering support across all modes of TfL including London Underground, DLR, London Trams, TfL Rail and Rail for London in relation to the operation, maintenance, renewal and enhancement of the electrical power assets.

The scale of the asset base is vast with London Underground’s electrical distribution system alone being one of the largest privately owned distribution systems in the UK comprising over 270 electrical substations and several hundred kilometres of HV and LV cabling.

The HV Systems team provide engineering support for all HV traction power system assets across the TfL estate. They are responsible for delivering engineering and technology solutions to provide power to the railway, from preparing project specification and design documentation, assisting in tender preparations and evaluations, and oversight of project implementation including design reviews and providing technical assurance.

The team work closely with and provide support to operational colleagues in connection with the day to day operation of the assets and with Asset Strategy colleagues to determine appropriate and cost effective asset renewal / enhancement plans and long-term network development strategies.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience 

Skills 

• A highly motivated and adaptable engineer, able to communicate technical matters to technical and non-technical stakeholders both verbally and in written form
• Competent in the specification, design, installation, testing and commissioning of 11kV and 22kV, LVAC and DC Systems.
• Competent in technical document preparation, review and analysis
• BEng/MEng Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Knowledge 

• Detailed knowledge of HV equipment at 11kV and 22kV.
• Knowledge of Traction Power Systems and Equipment
• Knowledge of power system studies including Multi-Train Simulation (MTS), load flow, fault level, harmonic and protection analysis etc.
• Knowledge of relevant TfL, National and International Standards
• Basic understanding of the principles of risk management and value engineering.
• Basic knowledge of applicable health & safety legislation, industry best practice, standards and guidance.
• Basic knowledge of the TfL Vision, Mayoral Transport Strategy, Business priorities and financial constraints.

Experience

• Experience in several of the following areas: conception, specification, design, construction, testing, commissioning, bringing into use, operation and or disposal of assets, systems or changes to engineering practice of HV Power and DC traction systems
• Experience of managing small multi-disciplinary engineering teams or applying engineering principles to resolve low complexity technical challenges.
• Experience of applying professional engineering judgement to support low risk / complexity projects or operational activities.
• Experience of building relationships with and influencing a wide range of stakeholder at all levels within and outside of the organisation

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

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.

Application Process 

Please apply using your most recent CV and mandatory 1 page Cover Letter (Word format only) explaining how you meet the criteria listed under the section ‘Role Requirements’, with reference to the skills, knowledge and experience you have gained at expert level.

You are encouraged 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. 

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 31 March @ 23:59

Vetting Process

At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter (https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/our-vetting-process) explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn’t match or can’t be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we’ll always treat you with transparency, respect, and clear communication throughout.

Benefits

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:

• Final salary pension scheme 
• Free travel for you on the TfL network 
• Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home
• 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
• Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers 
• Discounted Eurostar travel

We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.