Power Systems Engineer

About the company
FoundDigital DS Limited is an investment and advisory practice specialising in Energy, Cloud and Internet Infrastructures across Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific and Central/South America.
Our vision is to constructively augment the way in which the underpinning infrastructure of Digital World is sourced, integrated, delivered and operated.
This remit spans the energy strategy (PPAs and energy procurement strategy) associated with cloud scale deployments, the electrical transport systems (transmission, distribution and private wire grids) connecting them, the onsite electrical infrastructures (substations, switch-rooms, generation and storage), the technical real estate and supporting infrastructure systems of these IT estates and the optical networks connecting them.
Background on the role
FoundDigital DS is looking for a highly motivated Senior Power Systems Engineer, fluent in English and German, to support the development of our consultancy mandate in the Power and Energy space across our operational base.
In this role, you will work on high-level schematic system design, specification development, submittal review, design document review, management of design and build and ICP contractors, and participation in commissioning. You will work with existing standards and ensure they are executed and enhanced for each project. Additionally, you will form part of the team that evaluates designs and provide engineering analysis to support CapEx and OpEx balance assessment based on select design decisions.
As a Senior Power Systems Engineer for the business, you will play a key role in driving and supporting how and what we build for our customers. The role will require close coordination with other team members, specifically in the Data Centre and Fibre team. This individual will support a breadth of remits from management of substation design and delivery, private wires (PWs), Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), power generation and planning through to working with internal teams and customers to understand the requirements of an evolved power systems proposition for them and the business.
The ideal candidate will need to have a strong track record covering supplier, vendor and customer engagements together with requiring strong technical and commercial judgment. You will work closely with a small, agile team to find optimal solutions for customers and to support FoundDigital’s ongoing need for identification of investment opportunities in the power and energy infrastructures space.
FoundDigital DS has a very collaborative work environment with a strong ethos around delegated responsibility and as such you will need to assume responsibility to interface and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, customers and contractors. Additionally, the intention would be that you will work towards becoming the subject matter expert on all power related matters for our customers and to readily translate requirements to tangible solutions.
Key responsibilities
Serve as a key member of the FoundDigital DS Power team in helping to drive development of further power and energy consultancy and advisory mandates for the business. Key responsibilities shall include the following:
Review and assessment of both DSO and TSO electricity grids across the UK, EMEA and APAC regions to identify optimal connection opportunities (mostly demand focused).
Advise on appropriate grid connections based on end Client requirements.
Make grid applications and manage the grid connection process on behalf of clients from application stage through to energisation.
Advise on DSO and TSO tariff structures in UK, EMEA and APAC markets. Advise on electricity prices including negotiation of PPAs.
Production of RIBA Workstage 2 substation design packages which shall include integration with identified temporary power opportunities.
Technical and commercial input to development (Data Centre and Energy Centre) master planning, including generation, storage, and site wide energy distribution considerations.
Tender for delivery of substation infrastructures. Review and recommend preferred bidders to end Client based on technical and/or commercial tender return assessment.
Review of substation delivery partners designs in accordance with RIBA Workstage 2.
Complete power strategy reviews for clients depending on their DC requirements (based on country, voltage level, required dates, revenue mechanisms, end customer requirements).
Design reviews against Hyperscaler specifications, sustainability and ESG targets.
Client and workload management to anticipate bottlenecks and manage internal and external risks.
Minimum skill requirements
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, from an accredited university or college.
Minimum 5 years of experience in Electrical design and/or construction.
Knowledge of UK/EMEA/APAC substation design practices/principles.
Experience of running tenders for HV Substations including scoring and review of tender returns (Technical and Commercial).
Experience of management and technical review of HV delivery contractors during the design (RIBA stages 3/4) and delivery (RIBA stages 5/6/7) project phases.
Knowledge of HV Substation Testing and Commissioning.
Strong working knowledge of HV distribution systems and alternative power generation technologies.
Technical report writing.
Knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, MS Office, BIM.
Awareness and Experience of Generation (engine and or turbine) selection and delivery.
Project Management.
Contracts management (FIDIC and NEC as a minimum).
Preferred qualifications
RIBA Stages 1-4 HV Substation Design and Delivery (11 to 132 kV). Experience across Europe is preferable.
Knowledge of TSO system voltages.
Awareness and Experience of Generation (engine and or turbine) selection and delivery.
Accredited engineering credentials (Chartered / Professional Engineer or similar).
Data Center design and/or construction experience preferred.
Knowledge of building and fire codes ordinances, including IEC standards.
Renewable and sustainability energy experience preferred
Ability to anticipate customer requirements and build strategic plans.
Experience interacting with senior executives and other management within a company and working across commercial, technical and other operational business functions.
Willingness to be flexible and complete a wide spectrum of deliverables.

Work arrangement
Yes