Systems Integration Research Engineer (224390)
 

Salary range: £32,236- £39,609
FTE: 1
Term: Fixed 24 months
Closing Date: 24 June 2019

The University of Strathclyde in Glasgow possesses a large internationally rated Engineering Faculty with a proud history of successful joint ventures with industrial and enterprise partners. As part of the University’s strategic development, the Power Networks Demonstration Centre (PNDC) has been established in Wardpark North near Cumbernauld. The PNDC is a world-class facility with dedicated staff that will accelerate the adoption of new, 'smart' technologies within advanced power grids, supporting the increased accommodation of renewable energy, electric vehicles and demand side management. The £12.5 million Centre - the first of its kind in Europe – has been founded by the University of Strathclyde and leading energy companies including Scottish Power Energy Networks and Scottish and Southern Energy Power Distribution, with support from Scottish Enterprise and the Scottish Funding Council. Tier 1 industry members of the centre include Scottish Power Energy Networks, Scottish and Southern Energy Power Distribution, UK Power Networks, Vodafone, and CISCO. The Centre has expanded its membership since its founding and this growth is set to continue.

The PNDC provides: a purpose-built platform for showcasing state of the art electrical distribution, generation, storage and demand side innovation; a rapid technology pipeline accelerating the proving and deployment of integrated smart grid solutions with commercial partners; a realistic and controllable test bed from primary plant to state-of-the-art control room for the development of emerging smart grid technologies that will support the realisation of a de-carbonised grid. The PNDC is formally linked to the University through the Institute for Energy and Environment within the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering.

The PNDC seeks to appoint a Research Engineer with the ambition, talent and drive to develop and test integrated software platforms and smart grid solutions in its unique, world-class industry-scale facility.
The successful candidate will work as part of a growing dynamic team on a wide range of technical projects and research with particular emphasis on experimental validation and testing. Opportunities for innovation are extensive, through the strong working relationship and routes to market afforded by the PNDC industry members, which include Vodafone and Cisco. This will be supplemented with collaborative opportunities with other research and industry teams in the UK and abroad.

This position will cover the systems integration specialism within an electrical utilities context.

You will have a proven track record of delivering industry-facing projects either achieved through a PhD or work experience. You will possess the ability and knowledge to integrate multiple hardware & software sub-systems into a comprehensive functioning system.

Initial interviews have been scheduled for 1 July 2019 

For informal enquiries, please contact Simon Hill, Delivery Programme Manager, simon.hill@strath.ac.uk
Tel: 01236 617182

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Faculty
Faculty of Engineering
Department/School
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Staff Category
Knowledge Exchange
Type of Employment
Fixed-term
Working Hours
Full-time
Vacancy Description
 
Salary range: £32,236- £39,609
FTE: 1
Term: Fixed 24 months
Closing Date: 24 June 2019

The University of Strathclyde in Glasgow possesses a large internationally rated Engineering Faculty with a proud history of successful joint ventures with industrial and enterprise partners. As part of the University’s strategic development, the Power Networks Demonstration Centre (PNDC) has been established in Wardpark North near Cumbernauld. The PNDC is a world-class facility with dedicated staff that will accelerate the adoption of new, 'smart' technologies within advanced power grids, supporting the increased accommodation of renewable energy, electric vehicles and demand side management. The £12.5 million Centre - the first of its kind in Europe – has been founded by the University of Strathclyde and leading energy companies including Scottish Power Energy Networks and Scottish and Southern Energy Power Distribution, with support from Scottish Enterprise and the Scottish Funding Council. Tier 1 industry members of the centre include Scottish Power Energy Networks, Scottish and Southern Energy Power Distribution, UK Power Networks, Vodafone, and CISCO. The Centre has expanded its membership since its founding and this growth is set to continue.

The PNDC provides: a purpose-built platform for showcasing state of the art electrical distribution, generation, storage and demand side innovation; a rapid technology pipeline accelerating the proving and deployment of integrated smart grid solutions with commercial partners; a realistic and controllable test bed from primary plant to state-of-the-art control room for the development of emerging smart grid technologies that will support the realisation of a de-carbonised grid. The PNDC is formally linked to the University through the Institute for Energy and Environment within the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering.

The PNDC seeks to appoint a Research Engineer with the ambition, talent and drive to develop and test integrated software platforms and smart grid solutions in its unique, world-class industry-scale facility.
The successful candidate will work as part of a growing dynamic team on a wide range of technical projects and research with particular emphasis on experimental validation and testing. Opportunities for innovation are extensive, through the strong working relationship and routes to market afforded by the PNDC industry members, which include Vodafone and Cisco. This will be supplemented with collaborative opportunities with other research and industry teams in the UK and abroad.

This position will cover the systems integration specialism within an electrical utilities context.

You will have a proven track record of delivering industry-facing projects either achieved through a PhD or work experience. You will possess the ability and knowledge to integrate multiple hardware & software sub-systems into a comprehensive functioning system.

Initial interviews have been scheduled for 1 July 2019 

For informal enquiries, please contact Simon Hill, Delivery Programme Manager, simon.hill@strath.ac.uk
Tel: 01236 617182

Click here for full details