Nuclear HV Electrical Engineer - Design & Safety Impact

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics; Helensburgh; Remote; AUD 133,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics is seeking an Electrical Engineer with High Voltage (HV) experience to support the Design Authority. The role focuses on HV electrical design, with potential relevance to HV installation or maintenance.

You will deliver design packages, assess safety, and ensure compliance with design standards in a nuclear defence context. Ideal candidates will have broad electrical experience, strong communication, and the ability to prioritise tasks while upholding safety and

Qualifications

• Broad experience in electrical engineering including HV systems.
• Good understanding of British and international design standards.
• Ability to make intelligent evidence-based decisions using data from multiple sources.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritise own workload.
• HNC or equivalent qualifications in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop design packages for infrastructure, ensuring technical excellence.
• Specify reliability and operational constraints for infrastructure.
• Assess work control procedures for maintenance of infrastructure.
• Assess infrastructure design, material state and aging mechanisms for continued operation.
• Discharge and demonstrate a robust safety and security culture.
• Ensure safety-related contracts meet requirements by acting as an intelligent customer.

Skills

Electrical engineering

High Voltage (HV) experience

Safety & risk assessment

Communication skills

Workload management

Data-driven decisions

Knowledge of design standards

Education

HNC or equivalent qualifications in engineering

Degree in engineering or equivalent

Incorporated Engineer status or equivalent

Job description

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics is seeking an Electrical Engineer with High Voltage (HV) experience to support the Design Authority. The role focuses on HV electrical design, with potential relevance to HV installation or maintenance.

You will deliver design packages, assess safety, and ensure compliance with design standards in a nuclear defence context. Ideal candidates will have broad electrical experience, strong communication, and the ability to prioritise tasks while upholding safety and