11,140 Power Electronics Design Engineer jobs in the United Kingdom
Power Electronics Design Engineer
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Power Electronics Design Engineer
Location: Somerset
Our client is looking for an experienced Power Electronics Design Engineer to join their team, playing a key role in designing, developing, and supporting advanced power electronics systems for cutting-edge electrical applications. This exciting opportunity involves working on new power system designs, improving existing products, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
Key Responsibilities for the Power Electronics Design Engineer job based in Somerset:
- Design and develop power electronic systems including switch mode power supplies (buck, boost, flyback), thyristor controllers, and wide bandgap semiconductor technologies such as GaN, SiC, and IGBT.
- Research and innovate in charging technologies, battery management systems (BMS), power control, conversion, and power management.
- Develop new power electronics products aligned with business and technical requirements.
Qualifications and Experience Required for this Power Electronics Design Engineer job based in Somerset:
- Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or related disciplines.
- Proven experience designing power electronic systems with examples involving switch mode supplies, thyristor controls, GaN, SiC, or IGBT technologies.
- Experience with charging technologies, BMS, power control, conversion, and power management solutions, including relevant project examples.
- Hardware design experience including analogue/digital circuits, schematic capture, and PCB layout (OrCad preferred).
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative and growing team, working with advanced power electronics and power systems.
If you have the skills and experience and are ready for a challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!
Please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to speak with Nick for more information.
Power Electronics Design Engineer
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Power Electronics Design Engineer
Location: Somerset
Our client is looking for an experienced Power Electronics Design Engineer to join their team, playing a key role in designing, developing, and supporting advanced power electronics systems for cutting-edge electrical applications. This exciting opportunity involves working on new power system designs, improving existing products, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
Key Responsibilities for the Power Electronics Design Engineer job based in Somerset:
- Design and develop power electronic systems including switch mode power supplies (buck, boost, flyback), thyristor controllers, and wide bandgap semiconductor technologies such as GaN, SiC, and IGBT.
- Research and innovate in charging technologies, battery management systems (BMS), power control, conversion, and power management.
- Develop new power electronics products aligned with business and technical requirements.
Qualifications and Experience Required for this Power Electronics Design Engineer job based in Somerset:
- Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or related disciplines.
- Proven experience designing power electronic systems with examples involving switch mode supplies, thyristor controls, GaN, SiC, or IGBT technologies.
- Experience with charging technologies, BMS, power control, conversion, and power management solutions, including relevant project examples.
- Hardware design experience including analogue/digital circuits, schematic capture, and PCB layout (OrCad preferred).
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative and growing team, working with advanced power electronics and power systems.
If you have the skills and experience and are ready for a challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!
Please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to speak with Nick for more information.
Power Electronics Design Engineer
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Power Electronics Design Engineer
Location: Somerset
Our client is looking for an experienced Power Electronics Design Engineer to join their team, playing a key role in designing, developing, and supporting advanced power electronics systems for cutting-edge electrical applications. This exciting opportunity involves working on new power system designs, improving existing products, and collaboratin.
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Senior Power Electronics Design Engineer
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- Design and develop cutting-edge power electronic converters, including AC/DC, DC/DC, and DC/AC topologies, for various power levels.
- Perform detailed circuit analysis, simulations (e.g., SPICE, PLECS), and calculations to optimise performance, efficiency, and thermal management.
- Select appropriate components, including MOSFETs, IGBTs, diodes, capacitors, and magnetics, ensuring suitability for application requirements.
- Develop and implement robust control strategies for power converters.
- Design and conduct rigorous testing and validation procedures for prototypes and production units.
- Collaborate with PCB layout engineers to ensure optimal board design for high-frequency and high-power applications.
- Troubleshoot and resolve design-related issues during development and production phases.
- Stay current with emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in power electronics.
- Prepare comprehensive design documentation, test reports, and technical specifications.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the technical growth of the team.
- A Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, specialising in Power Electronics, or a related field.
- A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in the design and development of power electronic circuits and systems.
- Proficiency in using simulation tools such as SPICE, PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink.
- Strong understanding of semiconductor devices, magnetic components, and filter design.
- Experience with microcontroller-based control systems for power converters.
- Familiarity with EMI/EMC considerations and mitigation techniques.
- Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment for testing and characterisation of power electronic systems.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and a meticulous attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present technical information clearly.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Senior Power Electronics Design Engineer - EV Charging Solutions
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Qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with a specialization in Power Electronics
- 8+ years of experience in power electronics design and development
- Proven expertise in designing AC-DC and DC-DC converters for high-power applications
- Proficiency with power electronics simulation software (e.g., SPICE, PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink)
- Hands-on experience with hardware design, prototyping, and testing
- Knowledge of component selection, thermal management, and PCB layout for power electronics
- Familiarity with EMI/EMC standards and design considerations
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Experience with electric vehicle charging systems or battery management systems is a significant plus
- Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment
Power Systems Consultant
Posted 7 days ago
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Power Systems Consultant
Salary: £ Negotiable Dependant on experience
Location: Birmingham
Status: Permanent
Shape the Future of Energy
We are currently seeking experienced Power Systems Consultants to work for our client to support their mission to drive Net Zero innovation. The role will be working across a team of engineers, researchers, and policy experts tackling some of the UK’s most complex energy challenges. From cutting-edge modelling to Smart Grid tech, your work will directly influence the transition to a low-carbon power system.
Key Responsibilities:
The roles report to the Practice Manager - Power Systems within the Systems Integration Team. The key responsibilities will be to:
- Act as Technical Lead/Work package Lead on projects, providing power systems subject matter expertise, setting the scope of work and providing oversight and technical assurance for projects. The project areas include Transmission and distribution networks, Flexibility services, Operability, DSO transition and Smart Grid technologies
- Work with multi-disciplinary teams in the business and external partners and stakeholders. The role within projects will vary, ranging from providing technical expertise on the power system to reviewing project deliverables and shaping innovative solutions.
- Lead/support the development of innovation priorities and bid proposals for different funding opportunities including Network Innovation Allowance (NIA) and Strategic Innovation Funding (SIF).
- Lead/support the thought leadership on a range of challenges to meet Net Zero such as Electricity markets and network charging, future operability challenges associated with the integration of renewable technology, the role of flexibility and storage and the future role of power systems in the Net Zero journey, including transmission, distribution and cross vector.
- Lead/support the representation of power systems within the companies modelling tools, which may involve the construction of network models, analysis of partner-provided data and/or software integration of power systems models with others.
- Preparation of written materials including technical reports, briefing materials, discussion papers and consultation responses.
Experience Required:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering (higher degree advantageous)
- Strong knowledge of the GB power system, with expertise in design, operation, or network planning
- Skilled in power system tools (IPSA, DIgSILENT, Plexos, or similar)
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Chartered Engineer or working towards it (desirable)
Benefits include:
- 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Bonus & recognition schemes
- Pension, EV & Cycle2Work schemes
- Life assurance, health cashback plan, discounts & wellness support
- Flexible working: sabbaticals, staggered hours, hybrid model
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
Power Systems Consultant
Posted 6 days ago
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Power Systems Consultant
Salary: £ Negotiable Dependant on experience
Location: Birmingham
Status: Permanent
Shape the Future of Energy
We are currently seeking experienced Power Systems Consultants to work for our client to support their mission to drive Net Zero innovation. The role will be working across a team of engineers, researchers, and policy experts tackling some of the UK’s most complex energy challenges. From cutting-edge modelling to Smart Grid tech, your work will directly influence the transition to a low-carbon power system.
Key Responsibilities:
The roles report to the Practice Manager - Power Systems within the Systems Integration Team. The key responsibilities will be to:
- Act as Technical Lead/Work package Lead on projects, providing power systems subject matter expertise, setting the scope of work and providing oversight and technical assurance for projects. The project areas include Transmission and distribution networks, Flexibility services, Operability, DSO transition and Smart Grid technologies
- Work with multi-disciplinary teams in the business and external partners and stakeholders. The role within projects will vary, ranging from providing technical expertise on the power system to reviewing project deliverables and shaping innovative solutions.
- Lead/support the development of innovation priorities and bid proposals for different funding opportunities including Network Innovation Allowance (NIA) and Strategic Innovation Funding (SIF).
- Lead/support the thought leadership on a range of challenges to meet Net Zero such as Electricity markets and network charging, future operability challenges associated with the integration of renewable technology, the role of flexibility and storage and the future role of power systems in the Net Zero journey, including transmission, distribution and cross vector.
- Lead/support the representation of power systems within the companies modelling tools, which may involve the construction of network models, analysis of partner-provided data and/or software integration of power systems models with others.
- Preparation of written materials including technical reports, briefing materials, discussion papers and consultation responses.
Experience Required:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering (higher degree advantageous)
- Strong knowledge of the GB power system, with expertise in design, operation, or network planning
- Skilled in power system tools (IPSA, DIgSILENT, Plexos, or similar)
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Chartered Engineer or working towards it (desirable)
Benefits include:
- 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Bonus & recognition schemes
- Pension, EV & Cycle2Work schemes
- Life assurance, health cashback plan, discounts & wellness support
- Flexible working: sabbaticals, staggered hours, hybrid model
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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Power Systems Engineer

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Building on over 130 years of experience and proven innovation, GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy - electrifying the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life.
GE Vernova's Power Conversion & Storage business provides electrification systems that are critical to our global customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with the world's major energy, maritime, and industrial organizations, enabling their transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives, and control technologies.
**Job Description**
The role of Power System Engineer is an exceptional opportunity to make a real impact at one of the world's leading energy technology companies, providing diverse electric systems, including grid connected and islanded power and propulsion systems on large scale global projects. You will develop your career whilst developing into an important member of our class-leading team of Power System engineering specialists.
The Power Systems Engineering team helps solve exciting problems using advanced analytical tools and develops safe, efficient and operational performance-led solutions. The Power Systems Engineer could be involved throughout the tendering phase, detail design & development, procurement, manufacturing, test and commissioning stages of projects, and possibly delivering in-service design and obsolescence support. You will use and develop your key skills, knowledge and experience to support and influence the development and delivery of class leading Power System solutions.
**Core Responsibilities**
+ Generate Single Line Diagrams for AC or DC system Architectures.
+ Support or perform Power System studies and analysis using simulation software, such as MATLAB, or DigSilent, or eTAP, or PSCAD, or PSSE.
+ Studies include, but not limited to, Short Circuit, Load Flow, Harmonic, Transient, Insulation co-ordination analysis, Arc & protection co-ordination.
+ Generate main and balance of plant equipment specifications, functional and test documents, for LV or HV Switchboards, Generators, Cables, Converters, Transformers, Motors, auxiliaries and more.
+ Provide technical support, support commissioning and through life in-service support.
+ Capture requirements to ensure validation and verification.
+ Ability to produce clear and concise engineering documentation.
+ Ensuring Power System designs comply with requirements, relevant health & safety, international standards, and class society rules where applicable.
**We are looking for a professional engineer who:**
+ Has applicable, transferrable equipment or systems level knowledge & experience, with ideally industrial, marine or naval defence domain experience.
+ Candidates with demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas-Power System modelling, generator excitation systems, Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD) are encouraged to apply.
+ Can work initiatively on challenges, problem solving, ambitious, highly motivated and driven to succeed with a lean mindset.
+ Has working knowledge of marine classification society, IEC, MIL or DEF standards.
+ Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
+ Knowledge of Engineering lifecycle processes is a plus.
+ Willing to travel within UK and overseas for short-term working.
**Essential Qualifications**
+ Minimum of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant subject but relevant experience will also be considered.
+ Working towards or hold CEng qualification
_It will be necessary to carry out background checks and suitability assessments (UK BPSS clearance OR UK SC clearance) as part of the hiring process. Read more on national security vetting levels_ here ( _._
**You can expect from us:**
+ Challenging and exciting world-first projects
+ Competitive salary + generous bonus scheme
+ Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits include: 10% - 15% Employer Pension Contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance, Life Assurance.
+ Professional Development supported by GE Vernova University
+ 26 days holiday + bank holidays.
**Flexible Working at GE Vernova**
We know that life doesn't fit into a one-size-fits-all schedule. That's why we support flexible working, adaptable start and finish times or compressed hours where possible. We trust our people to manage their work in a way that suits them while delivering results on world-first projects.
**We're always looking for top talent! If this role isn't quite right, but you're interested in joining GE Vernova, we can support you to understand where your skills could help. Get in touch today and become part of a team shaping the future of power conversion technology!** ** **
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**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No
GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Power Systems Engineer

Posted 13 days ago
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GE's Power Conversion business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world's major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies
Our engineers dedicated to Naval are involved in solving exciting challenges through leading the development and delivery of the engineering aspects of our projects. Projects that range from designing, de-risking and delivery of new power / propulsion and energy system solutions alongside digital & automation technologies to our UK and international customers both to surface and submarine systems.
**Job Description**
**Essential Responsibilities**
+ Will work with the existing program Engineering Manager to take on day to day Lead power systems design and test activities for the delivery of the associated project electrical Systems.
+ Will coordinate all power system design and test related engineering activities during the Project, phases. Including power system modelling, auxiliary systems, equipment specification alongside power system test specifications, results analysis and reporting.
+ Responsible for deliver full systems design installation and test (AC and DC power system architecture , power generation and distribution, protection, power conversion, motors and energy stores, cabling, control systems) ensuring the overall design meets customer, contract and regulatory requirements.
+ Establish and maintain engineering quality control system for the project test phases.
+ Establish and manage contract design documentation. Produce design documentation and test reports as necessary.
+ Liaise with Service Engineer/ Platform Engineering, Technology and Value Engineering, and Supply Chain as appropriate in order to support the project and the business.
+ Liaise with other GE businesses, sub-contractors and customers as appropriate in order to support the project and the business.
**The applicant must be a sole national British citizen and have a valid UK passport and a valid full UK driving licence**
**Qualifications/Requirements**
+ Degree or equivalent in electrical/electronic /control engineering or related subject.
+ Chartered Engineer or equivalent proven record of continuous professional development.
+ Project leadership/management training
+ Existing or the ability to obtain the higher levels of UK Security Clearance, including "SC Clearance" and "UK Eyes Only Clearance", are required for this role.
+ Experience in systems application engineering in one or more fields, from power engineering, electrical drive systems , power electronics.
+ Experience of system integration, working on multi-discipline projects
**What you can expect from us**
+ Challenging and exciting projects.
+ A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
+ Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement in a global company.
+ Dynamic and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and creativity.
+ Attractive compensation.
+ Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
+ 26 days' vacation + bank holidays.
**Additional Information**
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No
GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Power Systems Engineer

Posted 13 days ago
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GE's Power Conversion business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world's major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.
We're seeking a recognised Power Systems expert to join our world-class team. You'll provide technical leadership, design complex MW-scale Power Systems, and contribute to our overall strategy across Defence, Marine, Energy, and Industrial applications.
**Job Description**
**Core Responsibilities**
+ Be a recognised technical expert in Power Systems, associated components & equipment.
+ Provide technical ownership to projects to support the development of safe, technically compliant, and cost-effective solutions at holistic Power System level.
+ Undertake all aspects of Power Systems design: - including modelling, analysis, and simulation of Power Systems, using standard industrial design tools such as: Matlab, Simulink, eTAP, DigSilent, PSCAD etc.
+ Develop equipment specifications, FDS's and support overall system level design.
+ Ensuring Power System designs comply with the relevant health & safety, international standards, and class society rules where applicable.
+ Have knowledge of Power Electronic Converter system integration.
**Additional Responsibilities**
+ Support attainment of on-time delivery, cost, and quality targets on projects with utmost focus on safety.
+ Provides project level technical leadership in design, reviews, project level technical resource forecasting and estimated times to complete activities.
+ Provide technical support to the project manager, lead engineer & commissioning teams in managing project deliverables and variations.
+ Provide Power Systems application support & technical guidance to the commercial and site teams.
**Qualifications/Requirements**
+ This role involves work for customers who manage critical infrastructure; based on customer requirements it will be necessary to carry out background checks and suitability assessments for UKSecurity Clearance (SC) as part of the hiring process
+ _https // Working towards or hold a _CEng_ qualification (or strong interest).
+ Minimum of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant subject, or relevant industrial experience.
+ Willing to travel within UK and overseas for short-term working.
**Desired Characteristics**
+ Knowledge of Enhanced Generator Management Systems (EGMS) and/or Power Management Systems (PMS).
+ Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects, adapts to changing circumstances, able to deal with ambiguity making positive use of the opportunities it presents.
+ Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
+ Able to establish good relationships with customers and colleagues.
+ Full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential for site and customer visits.
**You can expect from us**
+ A rewarding career with a world-class organization, tackling challenging projects.
+ A collaborative and supportive team environment that fosters growth and development.
+ Flexible working arrangements and an attractive compensation package.
+ 34 days' vacation including national holidays.
**Additional Information**
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No
GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.