Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Design Engineer in Cornwall

Location: Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL2 2BG

Your Role

Applies Engineering concepts and theories to deliver the development of designs, calculations and technical solutions for Babcock products and services across the Engineering Product Lifecycle. Works independently with occasional supervision, seeking guidance for complex situations. Develops learning, skills and experience within discipline/domain. Provides mentoring to others.

The role

Your expertise will directly contribute to national security and public safety, while advancing your career in a dynamic engineering environment. Day-to-day, you will be part of our Technical Authority team, supporting the design consultancy function for critical infrastructure projects. You will work on new designs, modifications, and life extension activities for control and instrumentation systems, applying design and safety processes across the full lifecycle.

• Capturing and specifying system requirements.
• Developing designs, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Writing specifications and producing maintenance and commissioning documents.
• Managing technical queries and design deviations.
• Supporting implementation phases, including manufacturing, installation, and commissioning.

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard.

Essential experience:

• Understanding of electrical control principles for control and instrumentation systems.
• Familiarity with electrical instruments and their applications.
• Awareness of regulations, legislation, and standards relevant to Control and Instrumentation engineering.
• Ability to produce and interpret Control and Instrumentation schematics and technical documentation.
• Experience following a typical design lifecycle.

Qualifications:

Minimum HNC or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a Control and Instrumentation discipline.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPPI) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions.

What we offer:

• Generous holiday allowance.
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare.
• Employee share scheme.
• Employee shopping savings portal.
• Payment of Professional Fees.
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave.
• Holiday Trading allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement.
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity.
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world for over a century. We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone is free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 05/01/2026