C&I Engineer in Gronau

Help us to make a world of difference. 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 a Control & Instrumentation Engineer to join our UTD E&DA Design Engineering team based at our Gronau, Germany site. In this role, you will deliver Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) services, including technical feasibility and Best Available Technology (BAT) studies, for a variety of Urenco projects globally. As a C&I Engineer, you will deliver the Conceptual and Basic Design deliverables for new builds or facility modifications, providing direction and oversight to third-party engineering service providers to ensure high-quality outcomes.

You will also play a crucial role in developing Urenco’s design standards to meet world-class safety and regulatory requirements, helping Urenco maintain its position as a preferred supplier within the nuclear enrichment sector. Your expertise will inform plant design specifications, asset management strategies, CapEx planning, and safety protocols, enhancing our safety and operational efficiency.

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

• Act as the subject matter expert for Control & Instrumentation within the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) process for new builds or plant modifications.
• Support the Senior C&I Engineer in developing design specifications, ensuring safety bases are met, and contributing to the Plant Safety Case.
• Lead and contribute to feasibility studies, design concept development, and optioneering activities, applying general engineering standards and identifying the best available technologies.
• Provide technical expertise and advice on systems, components, and equipment design across multiple projects within the Urenco group.
• Ensure all designs comply with regulatory safety standards and reflect industry best practices and lessons learned from the nuclear sector.

Key Duties

• Promote a proactive safety culture, ensuring lessons learned and continuous improvement are embedded into the engineering process.
• Ensure plant designs integrate robust safety features, drawing on industry best practices and operational feedback.
• Evaluate C&I design options and support decision-making in feasibility and best available technology studies.
• Develop and support the delivery of Conceptual Design and Design Specifications focused on C&I systems.
• Contribute to the Basic Design packages, particularly for Core Plant Technology (CPT), with respect to C&I systems and components.
• Provide technical oversight and direction for Detailed Design and supplier manufacturing quality processes, as required by project managers.

What do you need to thrive in this role?

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Additional post-graduate training or qualifications in a science or engineering discipline relevant to Control & Instrumentation.
• Proven experience in the C&I field, ideally within a highly regulated or complex technical environment.
• Strong ability to analyse and model complex technical problems and develop innovative, compliant design solutions.
• Professional experience in Design and Engineering, ideally within nuclear, energy, or process industries.

What We Offer You

• Challenging Role with Career Growth: Take on an exciting role with great opportunities for personal and professional development in an international environment.
• Competitive Salary: We offer you a competitive salary which is based on experience.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible hours, hybrid working options, and 39 days of annual leave (full-time) including 9 days for bridge days etc.
• Attractive Benefits Package: Company pension schemes, all bridge days being off, commuting allowance.
• Sustainability Commitment: Working towards CO2-neutrality by 2040, with opportunities to contribute ideas.
• Social Activities: Team and company events to build community.
• Volunteering Opportunities: Engage in meaningful volunteer work to make a positive impact.
• Focus on Well-being: Mental-Health activities, Gym membership allowance.

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.