At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and optimise electrical systems for innovative synthetic fuel production.
- Company: Join a well-funded startup in SE London focused on environmental solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, opportunity for ownership, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Dynamic startup culture with opportunities for mentorship and career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a pioneering team transforming energy with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: 5-15 years in electrical design with a focus on power systems and safety.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 78000 £ per year.
Laboratory Solutions are recruiting for a well-funded startup in SE London, their mission is to help the environment and create synthetic fuel without using fossil fuels! They are looking to hire a permanent Electrical Design Engineer to scale up their plant.
We are looking for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer with 5-15 years of experience to take ownership of our industrial AC power architecture as we scale from 1 megawatt to multi-megawatt synthetic fuel plants. You'll be joining a lean, high-ownership engineering team at one of Europe's most well-funded hardware startups, designing electrical systems that power modular direct air capture, electrolyzer, and reactor subsystems.
We need someone who combines deep technical experience in power systems and functional safety with the creativity to challenge conventional engineering approaches because we're designing for lowest cost of methane production, not highest efficiency. This is a foundational hire to bring in-house expertise that prevents costly redesigns as we scale toward 50MW unit production.
What will you be doing?
- Own the full AC power system architecture optimizing power conversion, distribution, and balance of plant for cost, manufacturability, and reliability at megawatt scale.
- Produce and maintain power architecture schematics, protection strategies, cable sizing calculations, and panel designs that meet regulatory requirements.
- Lead or contribute to safety system architecture including HAZOPs, HAZIDs, FMEAs, and functional safety standards (IEC 61508) ensuring designs are safe for environments with hydrogen present.
- Design electrical systems (3-phase, motors, pumps, heaters, I/Os) across the reactor, electrolyzer, and direct air capture subsystems, accounting for variable solar-powered production profiles.
- Lead panel certification activities under the Machinery Directive and Low Voltage Directive (CE/UKCA) and mentor junior engineers.
Tech stack: Solidworks Electrical, EPLAN, AutoCAD, IEC 61508, SIL/PL determination, ATEX, VFDs, Power conversion systems, 3-phase power systems.
Electrical Design Engineer employer: Laboratory Solutions Recruitment Ltd
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