Electrical Systems Specialist

Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world. We are seeking an Electrical Systems Specialist to join our Design Engineering Delivery team at our Capenhurst site. In this role, you will support the delivery of high‑quality engineering solutions across Urenco’s Medium Frequency (MF) Variable Speed Drive (VSD) System portfolio, working with multiple internal customers. You will contribute across the full system lifecycle, including detailed design, supply chain surveillance, design refresh and re‑qualification, design change management, supplier qualification, documentation and training.

Acting as a technical specialist, you will support the Senior Electrical System Specialist in design development, design specification and the safety basis of design. The role involves investigating and developing MF Drive System design concepts, supporting feasibility and optioneering studies and applying engineering standards to both existing and new hardware and software designs. You will execute detailed design activities both in‑house and in collaboration with external MF Drive System integrators, identifying best‑available technologies to support robust and compliant design delivery. You will also provide technical input and advice on Medium Frequency Drive Systems, hardware and software design and engineering specifications to stakeholders across the Urenco Group, contributing to consistent, high‑quality system outcomes.

At Urenco we’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what we’re looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences. Along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry.

What you’ll do:

• Safety & Compliance: Promote a proactive safety culture, using analysis and learning‑from‑experience to drive continuous improvement and support safe, compliant design.
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Identify and deliver improvements to MF Drive System performance, efficiency, and design processes, applying technological advances, industry best practice, and operational lessons learned. Ensure plant designs incorporate appropriate safety features.
• Design Development & Optioneering: Define and evaluate MF Drive System engineering options, contributing to feasibility studies, optioneering and best‑available‑technology assessments.
• Design Refresh & Re‑qualification: Manage design refresh and re‑qualification activities for MF Drive Systems, working closely with the Senior Electrical System Specialist to implement upgrades based on performance, technology, regulatory requirements and customer feedback.
• Detailed Design & Integration: Produce detailed designs for Medium Frequency Drive Systems, ensuring effective integration with system requirements, architecture and performance criteria. Support the delivery of Core Plant Technology (CPT) detailed design packages related to MF Drive System equipment.
• Requirements & Verification: Capture, interpret and develop system functional requirements using V‑Model lifecycle processes. Support hardware and software testing, verification, FAT, SAT, commissioning and handover for new MF Drive Systems.
• Technical Collaboration: Act as a technical specialist in Drive Systems, working closely with engineering teams and stakeholders to ensure designs meet project schedules, budgets and customer needs.
• Design Change Management: Support design change management, ensuring changes are assessed, documented and implemented effectively with minimal disruption to ongoing work.
• Customer Training & Operational Support: Provide training and technical support on the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of MF Drive Systems. Support existing facilities by analysing and testing legacy MF Drive System hardware and software to capture and document functional requirements.
• Post‑Implementation Review: Contribute electrical systems expertise to post‑implementation reviews, feeding back into Design Authority from a safety, licensing, operational and asset management perspective.

What do you need to thrive in this role?

Education

• Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
• Preferred: Postgraduate degree or additional professional training in a science or engineering discipline relevant to the role.

Experience & Technical Expertise

• Recognised experience within the relevant technical expertise area.
• Proven ability to analyse and model complex engineering problems and develop advanced design solutions.
• Practical experience in design and engineering roles within an industrial or technical environment.
• In‑depth knowledge of variable speed drive system hardware and software design.
• Strong technical expertise in analogue electronics and power electronics.
• Experience using drive system modelling tools such as MATLAB and Simulink.
• Experience with logic device programming, including ASICs and FPGAs.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus, TCP/IP, and Profibus.
• Experience working with relevant industry standards, including IEC 60146 and IEC 61800.

Travel: The role requires regular travel to Urenco facilities worldwide.

What can you expect from us?

More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. As an employee of Urenco you will receive:

• Annual leave starting at 25 days, increasing by one day for every two years of service, up to a maximum of 30 days.
• An additional 13 flexible days off, plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave through our holiday trading scheme.
• A wide range of family‑friendly policies to support work–life balance at every stage of life.
• A generous bonus scheme recognising performance and contribution.
• A defined contribution pension scheme, with up to 16% employer contribution.
• Single private medical and dental cover.
• Access to a flexible benefits package, including life assurance and income protection, with the option to purchase additional benefits tailored to your lifestyle while benefiting from tax and National Insurance savings.

Learning & Development

A strong commitment to education and training, supporting continuous learning and professional growth. Alongside mandatory health and safety training, tailored development programmes will be offered to meet your individual needs and career goals.

Security vetting

Due to the nature of the industry that Urenco operates in, all personnel regardless of employment status working for Urenco are required to obtain security clearance at the level required for their role. Security clearances are assessed in accordance with regulations and official guidance issued by the relevant competent authorities for national security vetting. In certain circumstances, additional enhanced security clearance considerations apply to roles within Urenco owing to the particular activities that the Urenco Group undertakes in relation to uranium enrichment. Successful candidates will need to satisfy security requirements, and all offers of appointment are made subject to the successful approval of all checks initiated.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce

As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know. Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.

How to Apply

Urenco is committed to encouraging equality and diversity within our workforce. Are you enthusiastic about this position and you don’t meet every single requirement? The real fit for a job is not always in your current experience or education. We are striving towards strong, diverse and complementary teams, in an inclusive and authentic workplace. So if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be just the right candidate for this or other roles and we would like to meet you!

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