At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead electrical design for major nuclear projects and ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Company: Leading engineering organisation in the nuclear sector.
- Benefits: Long-term career development, collaborative environment, and technical leadership opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team tackling critical infrastructure challenges.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on significant nuclear programmes and shape the future of energy.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in regulated industries required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join a leading engineering organisation delivering some of the UK's most significant nuclear decommissioning, waste management, and infrastructure programmes. This is an excellent opportunity for an established electrical engineering professional to take on a technical leadership role, supporting complex projects within highly regulated environments. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality electrical design solutions that meet stringent safety, quality, and regulatory requirements across the nuclear lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of electrical engineering design packages for nuclear facilities and infrastructure projects.
- Produce, review, and verify electrical designs and technical documentation.
- Design and assess:
- LV power distribution systems
- Earthing and bonding systems
- Lighting systems
- Fire detection systems
- Security systems
- Prepare engineering calculations, specifications, reports, and supporting documentation.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, civil, structural, process, and safety engineers.
- Manage technical interfaces with suppliers, contractors, and key project stakeholders.
- Support design assurance, verification, validation, and configuration management activities.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.
- Ensure compliance with engineering standards, project requirements, and regulatory expectations.
About the Projects
You will support major programmes across the UK nuclear sector, working on projects involving:
- Nuclear decommissioning and waste management
- Facility upgrades and operational improvements
- Critical infrastructure and utility systems
- Power distribution networks
- New-build support facilities
- Safety-critical engineering solutions
Working in a highly regulated environment, you will play a key role in ensuring designs meet nuclear safety case requirements while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and traceability.
About You
- Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering (BEng, MEng or equivalent).
- Significant electrical design engineering experience within nuclear, defence, energy, utilities, or other highly regulated industries.
- Strong understanding of UK electrical engineering standards and design governance processes.
- Experience producing and checking electrical calculations, specifications, and design documentation.
- Knowledge of design verification, technical assurance, and configuration management.
- Experience using electrical design software such as Amtech, Trimble ProDesign, or similar.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status, or working towards professional registration, would be advantageous.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to work on nationally significant nuclear programmes.
- Technical leadership responsibilities within complex, safety-critical projects.
- Collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
- Long-term career development and professional progression opportunities.
- Involvement in major infrastructure and engineering challenges shaping the future of the UK nuclear sector.
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