Transport for London (TfL) Engineering is looking for dynamic and highly motivated Engineers 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 provides 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.

Essential 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
• Proficient in the use of a range of bespoke software packages used for the simulation and design of HV power systems BEng/MEng Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Knowledge

• Detailed knowledge of HV equipment at 11kV and 22kV. 
• Knowledge of power system studies, including Multi-Train Simulation (MTS), load flow, fault level, harmonic and protection analysis, etc.
• Knowledge of Traction Power Systems and Equipment
• Knowledge of relevant TfL, National and International Standards

Experience

• An experienced power engineer with expertise in the specification, design, installation and maintenance of power distribution systems at 11kV and 22kV

Find out more about TfL engineering here: https://tflengineers.co.uk/ 

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 guarantees 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

Application Process Please apply using your most recent CV and Cover Letter (Word (.docx) formally preferred). We encourage you 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 Sunday 26/01/2025 @ 23:59

Additional Information for Internal Employees

Previous Applications If you have been unsuccessful in applying for this role within the last six months, you need not re-apply.

Probation In line with our Resourcing Policy (Feb 2014), internal employees are required to complete their probationary period before applying for internal TfL positions. Please ensure you have successfully completed your probation before submitting an application for this role, otherwise your application may be withdrawn. 

Formal warnings Internal employees with any current formal warnings are not eligible to apply for internal TfL vacancies until the expiry of the warning. Ineligible applications may be withdrawn. Details of what is defined as a current formal warning can be found on Platform: https://transportforlondon.sharepoint.com/sites/Instructions-and-guidance-people-performance-and-rewards/SitePages/Applying-for-a-vacancy-with-a-formal-warning.aspx 

NPL Applications Applications to internally advertised roles can only be accepted from temporary workers who are on PAYE terms via agency, or PAYE via Umbrella Companies. Temporary workers who are paid through their own limited companies are not covered by the Agency Worker Regulations and are ineligible to apply.

Benefits

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Our benefits package includes the following:

• 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 
• Private Healthcare discounted scheme 
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers through the MyTfL rewards programme
• Discounted Eurostar travel