Electrical Engineer - Infrastructure

Fuse Energy is an energy startup on a mission to make energy abundant and affordable, fast.

The Electrical Engineer owns the primary and secondary electrical design of utility-scale BESS and Solar PV projects within Fuse's EPC function in the UK.

Responsibilities:

• Primary Design: Independently prepare and review electrical drawings and design packages for utility-scale BESS and Solar PV projects
• Develop HV/MV single-line diagrams (SLDs)
• Develop substation layouts and equipment arrangements
• Size switchgear, transformers and busbars
• Size and route cables
• Design earthing and lightning protection
• Prepare equipment specifications
• Carry out or review studies: load flow, protection co-ordination, insulation co-ordination and overvoltage

• Secondary Design: Develop protection and control schematics
• Design AC/DC auxiliary systems
• Develop protection relay configurations and interlocking logic
• Size CTs and VTs and design protection circuits
• Design metering, control and indication circuits
• Produce cable schedules, termination drawings and wiring diagrams
• Produce interface drawings and I/O schedules

Interfaces and Coordination:

• Coordinate electrical design interfaces with PCS, BESS OEMs, SCADA and protection systems
• Coordinate with external consultants, OEMs and EPC contractors
• Respond to RFIs, TQs and site queries on the electrical design
• Resolve technical design issues and maintain engineering quality throughout project delivery

Quality and Compliance:

• Perform internal design checks before issue
• Ensure compliance with applicable IEC, IEEE and UK standards, including DNO requirements, G99, the Grid Code and ENA Engineering Recommendations
• Meet designer duties under CDM 2015, including design risk assessments

Team Development:

• Guide and mentor junior electrical engineers in design development
• Review and sign off their work to a consistent standard

Requirements:

• 5+ years in electrical design within power, utilities or renewable energy, with utility-scale BESS and/or Solar PV experience
• Proven ability to design independently, with hands-on primary and secondary design experience
• Strong knowledge of HV/MV substation design, protection and control, earthing and cable sizing
• Experience with load flow, protection co-ordination, insulation co-ordination and overvoltage studies
• Strong knowledge of IEC and IEEE standards and UK grid requirements (DNO, G99, Grid Code)
• Experience coordinating design interfaces with PCS, BESS OEMs, SCADA and protection systems
• Experience working with consultants, OEMs and EPC contractors
• Experience mentoring or guiding junior engineers
• Strong written and verbal communication

Nice to have:

• Chartered or Incorporated status (CEng or IEng, MIET)
• SCADA and plant control design experience
• Proficiency in design and study tools (AutoCAD, ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory)
• Experience with DNO or IDNO design acceptance
• Experience supporting commissioning and energisation

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and eligibility for equity
• Biannual bonus scheme
• Fully expensed tech to match your needs
• Private health insurance
• Breakfast and dinner allowance for office-based employees