Research Engineer

As a Research Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting, delivering and leading high quality projects for internal and external stakeholders, as a consortium partner and within EDF, in the UK and internationally, managing to time, cost and quality., In this role you will undertake techno-economic assessments of energy systems and possible development projects and provide insights and support across all of the Zero Carbon Hubs team projects, managing and contributing to a portfolio of projects relating to Energy Hubs (e.g. hydrogen production, storage, district heating, electrification, direct air capture, industrial decarbonisation), delivering to defined success criteria.

You'll collaborate with and influence different Business Units in the UK (Renewables, Hynamics, Nuclear Operations, Policy), EDF R&D, and/or in partnership with other organisations across EDF Group and externally (UK academia and public and private sector partners), developing new and cementing existing stakeholder relationships, transferring knowledge and communicating project results.

You will monitor technical, commercial and operational innovation in the energy industry and other industries, and source data and information for use in research projects and will lead applications for external funding from Government and research organisations (Innovate UK, DESNZ, Horizon Europe).

You'll lead applications for external funding from Government and research organisations (Innovate UK, DESNZ, Horizon Europe). You'll evaluate innovations to inform future research projects and develop and manage relationships with potential partners and suppliers.

There will also be an exciting opportunity to supervise graduates and interns as well as acting as an industrial supervisor for post graduate students studying at UK universities.

Do you have proven experience of working in R&D or commercial/consulting environments focused on the energy transition and sourcing external research funding?

Have you got a background in either engineering, science, maths, or economics background?, We're looking for someone with knowledge of the power generation sector, UK energy systems and new technologies, specifically hydrogen production and end use, direct air capture and energy storage, that could support decarbonisation.

You'll have an engineering, science, maths, or economics background with a master's degree or similar. Chartered status is desirable and be competent in developing financial models and business cases using NPV techniques.

Sometimes we don't have all the data or work with imperfect systems, so you will be pragmatic, resilient, curious, and open to a bit of challenge.

Filippo Dionisi, Research Engineer says "Joining EDF's R&D team has been a true joy. In our dynamic department, every day brings new opportunities for learning and growth. Together, we are making a difference in the energy sector, tackling climate change head-on by seeking innovative solutions and with a strong sense of community and support. At EDF, I am encouraged to drive positive change and I am surrounded by an exceptional team with a can-do attitude: here, new ideas and initiatives are not just encouraged, but celebrated. I appreciate the flexibility that is offered with my role, which ensures a healthy work-life balance, and I am supported to explore my own interests as well as pursue new learning opportunities, both inside and outside the job."

At EDF, everyone's welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We'd like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.

We're a disability confident employer and we'll do all we can to help with your application, making adjustments as you need.

We'll value the difference you bring and offer opportunities for you to thrive and succeed., Join us and together we can help Britain achieve Net Zero.

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Alongside a starting salary depending on experience and a market-leading pension scheme, we offer a range of flexible benefits to support our people across all aspects of their lives.

Your rewards package includes a choice of benefits, such as electric vehicle leasing, enhanced parental leave, health insurance, discounts and employee pricing.

Your main office location can be London, Gloucester or Hove, however flexible working means you can also work up to 3 days a week from home (if you wish) and we'll provide a suite of IT equipment to ensure that you can work remotely comfortably and effectively. We are very supportive of part time working.