Assistant Electrical Design Engineer

Assystem GmbH; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to accelerating the energy transition. This role supports electrical design for a major power plant project, focusing on cable routing and technical coordination. You'll collaborate with experts, enhance your skills, and contribute to impactful projects that shape a sustainable future. With opportunities for mentorship and career growth, this position is perfect for those eager to make a difference in the energy sector. Be part of a team that values diversity and innovation, and help us power a greener tomorrow.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Experience with cable sizing and routing essential.
• Familiarity with CAD software and 3D models preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support development of cable routing layouts using in-house tools.
• Prepare routing reports ensuring cable paths are accurate.
• Collaborate with the layout team to resolve routing challenges.

Skills

Cable sizing

Cable routing

Electrical design documentation

3D modeling

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

AVEVA E3D

Navisworks

Caneco

Job description

️ About Assystem

At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. With over 7,500 Switchers across the globe, we combine deep-rooted engineering expertise and project management know-how with the latest digital technologies. In the UK, we’re proud to contribute to major low-carbon infrastructure projects that are shaping a sustainable future.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

Assystem is one of the top three largest nuclear engineering companies in the world. By joining our community, you’ll be part of a global mission to design and deliver smarter, safer energy. You’ll work alongside experts and gain valuable exposure to a high-performance engineering environment.

Job Description

The Job Mission
This role supports the electrical design of a major power plant project.
You’ll help produce and manage cable routing deliverables.
You’ll contribute to the design review and technical coordination.

Your responsibilities include:

• Support development of cable routing layouts using in-house tools.
• Prepare routing reports ensuring cable paths and lengths are accurate.
• Assist in assessing feasibility of design changes or queries raised.
• Collaborate with the layout team to resolve routing challenges.
• Participate in risk assessments and propose routing optimisations.
• Provide feedback to improve routing software and its usage.
• Attend team meetings to report progress and identify key issues.
• Take part in training sessions and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

My profile

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Experience with cable sizing, routing, and sequencing
• Familiar with CAD software
• Able to review and contribute to electrical design documentation
• Confident working with 3D models and digital routing tools
• Strong organisational skills to manage design tasks
• Effective communicator, both verbal and written
• Comfortable collaborating across multidisciplinary teams
• Exposure to AVEVA E3D or Navisworks
• Exposure to Caneco or similar tools
• Experience working in a regulated or large-scale infrastructure project
• Basic understanding of I&C system layout

Ready to power up your engineering career?
Join a project that makes a real-world impact, surrounded by passionate experts in your future team. This is your chance to be part of high-stakes engineering missions with strong mentorship and career development opportunities.

Benefits include:

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

Are you a prospective or recent graduate?

Assystem offers you the opportunity to join our Switch to Grow UK Graduate Scheme, where you’ll gain hands on experience in engineering, digital services, and project management by working on some of the world’s most critical energy projects.

Be part of the challenge of the century; accelerating the switch to low carbon energy!