Senior Electrical Power Engineer

Senior Electrical Power Engineer – UKAEA

UKAEA is seeking a Senior Electrical Power Engineer to guide major high‑voltage network projects and help steer some of the most ambitious programmes in fusion energy. You’ll bring deep specialist expertise to complex technical challenges, providing authoritative direction on system designs, solutions, and critical plant operations. In this role, you’ll define, lead, and deliver large‑scale initiatives ranging from enhancement programmes to next‑generation fusion devices and high‑power computing infrastructure, while mentoring project teams and setting the technical course in your discipline.

• Design, build, commission and test major LV/HV networks and carry out studies such as power flow, protection and system commissioning.
• Lead significant work packages, act as Project Engineer (and occasionally Project Manager), and ensure compliance with legislation, codes of practice and CDM.
• Manage delivery of assigned projects, controlling budgets, meeting milestones and producing required technical documentation.
• Provide high‑voltage consultancy (at either 11 kV, 33 kV, 132 kV and 400 kV), operate LV/HV switch gear, and apply national network policies, including HV/LV metering requirements.
• Prepare engineering procedures, risk assessments and method statements, while supervising multidisciplinary teams and contractors supporting UKAEA operations.

• A relevant electrical engineering degree or equivalent.
• Incorporated/Chartered Engineer status with a suitable professional institution or active pursuit of this.
• Competent in the use of analysis software such as ETAP to support design studies at an HV network level.
• Good communication and technical writing skills.

• Proven capability in engineering analysis and a good working knowledge of engineering materials and their properties.
• Experience in HV voltage at either of the levels 11 kV, 33 kV, 132 kV and 400 kV.
• Capable of using first engineering principles.
• Experience of bespoke HV earthing calculation and installation.
• Leading teams and supervising other staff.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Salary: £57,117 (inclusive of Specialist Allowance).
• On‑site working expected for 3 days each week, with possibility of up to 5 days per week depending on project needs; flexible working is actively supported.
• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• Corporate bonus scheme up to 7%.
• Relocation allowance (if eligible).
• Flexible working options and family‑friendly policies.
• Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.
• Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays.
• Wide range of career development opportunities.
• Vibrant inclusive culture committed to equality.

The role is based at Culham, Oxfordshire. Employees are required to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and may need Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and a search of open source data.

UKAEA welcomes talented people from all backgrounds and actively encourages applications from women in STEM, people from Black British Caribbean and African backgrounds, and from Pakistani and Bangladeshi British backgrounds.

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