Kinectrics

Electrical Engineer (FEA Modelling)

Electrical Engineer (FEA Modelling)
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LocationGuilford, CT
Job Typefull time
On-site
Utilities

About This Job


Job description:

Kinectrics takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. That’s why we choose only the best and brightest to join us. To keep pace with the expanding energy and utility sector, Kinectrics has grown from a company of 300 to over 1,000 in only the last few years - and we aren’t looking to slow down. Join our diverse, supportive workplace for a rewarding career in the electricity industry.


Visit our website to learn morewww.kinectrics.com


The Opportunity


Position: Electrical Engineer (FEA Modelling)


Employment Type: Permanent


Employment Level: Intermediate


Location:  UK – Hybrid


Department: Transmission and Distribution


Reports to: Managing Director


Hours per week: 37.5


What We Offer

At Kinectrics, employees are recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contributions while working in a highly technical and challenging environment. Kinectrics puts you in the driver’s seat of your own career, setting you up alongside industry experts who will help you develop the skills essential to your professional growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rewarding work culture.

Purpose:

The work we do each day helps communities around the world. Find satisfaction in work that really matters, working alongside and as part of the best and brightest in the industry.

Growth:

To keep pace with the expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.

Innovation

: Our staff proudly develop innovations that push the industry forward.

Diversity

: The company is dedicated to promoting diversity in its workforce, up to and including the senior management level. Our diversity committee ensures we stay up to date on leading trends and best practices, creating a desirable workspace for each and every one of our employees.

Competitive Compensation

: We offer a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries.

We are looking for a self-motivated individual who is excited about becoming a key contributor within a dynamic team.

Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact

Kinectrics UK has a pipeline of power transmission and distribution materials development and innovation projects, requiring finite element analysis (FEA) Multiphysics modelling and simulation of high voltage electrical cable systems. This new position,

Electrical Engineer (FEA Modelling)

will contribute to project activity through electrical, thermal and mechanical modelling to enable us to achieve high quality outcomes and support technology commercialisation.

You will join a multidisciplinary team of chemists, physicists, materials scientists, and field test engineers, providing insight to development work gained from decades of combined experience. Our team will work with you to develop your skills and range of expertise.

FEA modelling of electrical assets, specifically high voltage cable systems, will comprise the majority of your work. Modelling activities of various other power generation, transmission and distribution systems can be expected.

Perform finite element simulations on mechanical components and systems to evaluate performance under various loading conditions, including stress, strain, vibration, thermal, and fatigue analysis.
Develop accurate FEA models, applying appropriate boundary conditions and material properties.
Interpret simulation results, identify potential issues, and suggest design modifications. Collaborate with design teams to optimise product performance, manufacturability, and cost.
Generate detailed reports with analysis results, visualisations, and recommendations for design and operational improvements.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, specifications, and design.
Ensure all system-related documentation aligns with project-specific needs and regulatory standards.
Provide design and technical support by clarifying requirements and assessing proposed.
Ensure interface requirements and cross-design approvals are managed efficiently within the project timeline.
Stay updated on the latest FEA techniques, tools, and industry best practices. Recommend and implement improvements to FEA processes and workflows.


What You Need to Succeed

PhD in Electrical Engineering with a focus on FEA modelling of high voltage electrical systems, preferably cable systems.
Significant working experience of FEA modelling methods is compulsory.
Solid knowledge of material science.
Good knowledge of high voltage electrical systems.
Proficient in FEA software such as ANSYS, Abaqus, COMSOL or similar platforms.
Familiarity with post-processing software for results visualisation.
Strong in written and spoken English and able to communicate in a clear concise manner.
Willing to develop knowledge (team or personal) relevant for the role, the team and personal development.
Aware of the importance of delivering results and can see a pathway to achieve them.
Able to work in all situations while being amiable and empathic to those around them.
Able to change behavioural style and approach (technical or personal) as the situation arises.
Able to accurately assess a situation, communicate the intention and create a positive outcome.
Confident to make the ‘best’ decision based on incomplete information and personal observation.

Kinectrics Inc is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and welcomes applications from all individuals. To learn more about our commitments please visit our diversity, equity and inclusion and indigenous relations pages.

Kinectrics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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