Travelling Project Engineer

@ IONATE

About the Travelling Project Engineer Role

IONATE is a deep technology start-up building the technology backbone for smart grids. The Travelling Project Engineer is responsible for hands-on engineering, project management, and site-based troubleshooting across the entire product lifecycle—from concept and prototyping to pilot deployments and commercial rollouts.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Support & Engineering: Research, design, procure, test, commission and install devices for projects and new pilots.
• Participate in system architecture, design, build, and test both in-house and on-site.
• Prepare and review engineering documentation, drawings, reports, and plans.
• Integrate hardware, software, and control systems while bridging technical teams.

• Project Execution & Management: Ensure project delivery in scope, on time, and within budget.
• Engage with customers, suppliers, and partners at all project stages.
• Monitor project status, anticipate issues, and support risk management.
• Support supplier evaluations, logistics, procurement, and quality assurance.

Site-Based Engineering & Travel

This role involves national or international travel on short notice for site surveys, testing, installations, commissioning and post-delivery troubleshooting. Candidates must be ready to adapt quickly to project scope changes in diverse field environments.

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, Power Electronics or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Experience with transformers, grid connected inverters, substation design or grid interfaced hardware.
• Proven experience traveling for site-based projects including SAT, FAT, installation and commissioning.
• Proficiency in technical project management tools: Confluence, JIRA, MS Projects, AutoCAD, and SAP.
• Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and manage flexible working schedules.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work arrangement based in West London.
• Private Medical & Dental Insurance through Bupa from day one.
• Employee Option Plan providing equity in IONATE.
• Competitive company pension and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Additional days for slow travel to support low carbon journeys.

About IONATE

Driven by first-principles engineering, IONATE is transforming power systems for the energy transition. Our flagship Hybrid Intelligent Transformer (HIT) integrates seamlessly into power grids while solving key power quality issues. As we scale globally, you will have the opportunity to work closely with leadership and contribute to pioneering technology in smart grids.

Key skills/competency

Travelling Project Engineer, engineering, project management, troubleshooting, smart grids, power electronics, site surveys, technical documentation, hardware integration, flexible travel