Job title: Engineer - Power (Low Voltage AC and DC Systems)
Salary: £56,900 - £70,000 (depending on skills, knowledge and experience)
Grade: 3
Contract type: TfL Reference: 5342
Team: Engineering Directorate: Power
Contract details: Permanent Location: Endeavor Square / various TfL location
Application closing date: Wednesday 19th of August at 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.
*Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4-week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements. Please note that this role requires flexibility to work occasional unsociable hours during certain periods of the month to meet business requirements.
If you are successful, you will be required to attend a medical examination as part of the pre-employment process.
Overview of role
Transport for London (TfL) Engineering are looking for engineers to join the Power Team to help shape the future of the Power Network across TfL. On the Underground, DLR, Trams, TfL Rail and Crossrail (Elizabeth Line), the Power Team are involved in projects to maintain, renew, upgrade and extend the Power Systems which support travel across London. This is about connecting communities and creating opportunities, so we’re sustainable and ready for the 21st century and beyond.
In this role you will collaborate with the teams across TfL to develop and implement complex engineering solutions safely, and within cost limitations. Working together, you will undertake engineering design activities, design reviews as well as provide technical guidance and advice as a trusted source of engineering expertise.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- BEng/MEng Degree in a relevant engineering subject, or HND with relevant design experience.
- Experience of producing and reviewing concept and detailed designs for LVAC power systems and switchroom installations.
- Experience of producing and reviewing LVAC protection calculations.
- Experience of DC tractions systems (LU 4-Rail, NR 3rd Rail or Light Rail Overhead DC electrification)
- Knowledge of legislation, national and international standards relevant to electrical engineering.
- Able to write technical reports in a clear and succinct style.
- Able to undertake surveys of power distribution assets.
- Able to communicate both orally and written with a variety of audiences.
Desirable
- Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartered status.
- Experience working on London Underground or Network Rail infrastructure projects.
- Experience of assessing existing power systems and defining upgrades to meet increased load demand.
- Experience of Power system modelling (e.g. MTS, DIgSILENT, Neplan, ERACs, ETap).
- Experience of writing technical specifications for LVAC / DC traction power systems and equipment.
- Experience of working throughout the full lifecycle of a project, from design through to installation, test & commissioning and handover.
- Knowledge of earthing & bonding arrangements and the interface between different earthing systems.
- Knowledge of Operations and Maintenance requirements for LVAC / DC power systems.
- Knowledge of engineering safety management and its application within the railway environment.
Application Process
- Please apply using your CV only
- Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV
- PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and aim to reflect the diverse communities we serve. We believe that a diverse workforce enables us to deliver better services and outcomes. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled people. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we aim to offer an assessment or interview to candidates who apply via the scheme where the minimum essential criteria for skills, knowledge and experience has been met. In some circumstances, it may not be practical to offer an interview or assessment to every candidate who applies through the scheme and meet the minimum essential criteria; in these situations, we select candidates who best meet the minimum criteria for the job rather than interviewing all who meet them.
Across all recruitment activity, we recognise that selection methods may vary depending on the nature and scale of the campaign and will be applied fairly, consistently and proportionately in line with our Disability Confident commitments.
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.
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.