At a Glance
- Tasks: Support electrical design activities and tackle complex engineering challenges in nuclear projects.
- Company: Join Assystem, a leading independent nuclear engineering firm with a global presence.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, flexible hours, competitive pension, and comprehensive employee support.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with clear pathways for career development and growth.
- Why this job: Shape the UK's energy future while gaining valuable experience alongside seasoned engineers.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering and some design experience preferred; nuclear experience is a bonus.
The predicted salary is between 27900 - 34100 £ per year.
Company Description
About Assystem
Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic nuclear infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements. Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.
Why Join the Community of Switchers?
You will be joining your future team on one of the UK's most significant nuclear new build projects, working alongside experienced engineers and specialists in a highly structured environment. This is an ideal opportunity to build your commissioning experience while being supported by senior engineers and clear development pathways.
Benefits include:
- Hybrid Working Opportunity
- Flexible working hours
- Market Leading Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
- Professional fees covered fully
- Employee referral scheme
- Competitive Sick Pay - Support when you need it
- Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
- 24/7 Employee Support Line - Mental health, financial & legal help… and more
Job Description
This role is based in Bristol with a hybrid working pattern. Candidates should live within commuting distance or be open to relocation support. The role supports electrical design activities during nuclear power plant construction. Your future team responds to site technical queries and protects the integrity of the design. The position offers early-career engineers exposure to complex multidisciplinary engineering challenges.
Responsibilities
- Review site technical queries and gather required electrical design input data
- Produce technical assessments and complete engineering calculations supporting electrical systems
- Evaluate impacts of site activities on electrical design integrity
- Support closure of electrical design open points following design package delivery
- Identify emerging technical risks and escape open points proactively
- Capture lessons learned to improve engineering processes and documentation
- Assess modification requests and confirm applicability to electrical systems
- Coordinate with layout engineers to ensure accurate 2D and 3D model integration
- Support commissioning teams with preparation of electrical test documentation
- Report progress and technical updates during team engineering meetings
Qualifications
- Nuclear experience is not essential, but is of course welcome. If you have worked within a highly regulated environment, your skills and approach are highly transferable and of strong interest to us.
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline
- Electrical design experience within engineering projects
- Demonstrated experience performing cable sizing and electrical calculations
- Knowledge of electrical networks, protection systems and earthing principles
- Experience supporting installation of transformers and electrical switchboards
- Ability to produce clear technical documentation and engineering assessments
- Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering project environments
- Ability to manage workload and deliver engineering outputs to deadlines
- Understanding of electrical system integration within plant layout models
Additional Information
Join us at Assystem and be part of a global team delivering some of the most exciting and complex engineering projects in the world. This is your chance to shape the UK's energy future while developing your expertise in a unique environment.
Benefits include:
- Hybrid Working Opportunity
- Flexible working hours
- Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
- 25 days' paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
- Professional fees reimbursed
- Employee referral scheme
- Competitive Sick Pay - Support when you need it
- Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
- Free Digital Gym Access - Expert-led fitness classes
- 24/7 Employee Support Line - Mental health, financial & legal help
Junior Electrical Engineer in Bristol employer: Assystem UK Ltd
Assystem UK Ltd is an excellent employer for those looking to make a significant impact in the nuclear sector, particularly in Bolton. With a strong focus on employee development, a competitive pension scheme, and flexible working options, Assystem fosters a collaborative work culture that empowers its team members to thrive in complex project environments while contributing to critical new build and SMR programmes.
