Control & Instrumentation Engineer

EDF Energy; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Company pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

EDF Energy is recruiting an I&C Engineer for the Hinkley Point C project. You will work in the Joint Design Office Instrumentation and Control team, focusing on Siemens SPPA-T2000 platform modifications, testing, and commissioning readiness.

You will assess design changes, generate I&C programming, and collaborate with EDF and Siemens specialists to ensure safe, compliant operations, while maintaining rigorous quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with complex I&C systems in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of Siemens SPPA-T2000 technology.
• Understanding of process signals, logic processing and alarm management.

Responsibilities

• Support on-site modifications to the Siemens SPPA-T2000 I&C platform.
• Assess how proposed changes affect hardware, software and plant operation.
• Produce/update I&C programming for AS620 Tec4, OM690, ALS and MOP applications.
• Carry out verification and validation activities.
• Support functional testing and issue investigations during testing.
• Update engineering records, diagrams and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with commissioning, electrical and system engineering teams.
• Support Siemens specialists during detailed design activities.
• Maintain accurate configuration and design control.
• Highlight risks and delivery challenges to support project success.

Skills

I&C systems

Siemens SPPA-T2000

Process signals & alarms

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality & safety

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Siemens SPPA-T2000

AS620 Tec4

OM690

ALS/MOP applications

Job description

About the Role

The story of energy is changing, and so are the opportunities to shape Britain's future. Join us at #HPC as an I&C Engineer and help bring one of the UK's most important low-carbon energy projects to life. You'll work on complex technology, solve real engineering challenges and see the impact of your work every day.

The Opportunity

Hinkley Point C is helping deliver An Electric Britain. As an I&C Engineer, you'll join our Joint Design Office Instrumentation and Control team, helping to support commissioning and plant readiness on one of the world's most significant engineering projects.

You'll focus on modifications to the Siemens SPPA-T2000 Standard I&C platform. From assessing design changes to testing and validation, you'll play a vital role in making sure systems are safe, effective and ready for operation.

Working alongside EDF and Siemens specialists, you'll help turn engineering solutions into reality while maintaining the high standards expected within the nuclear industry.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting on-site modifications to the Siemens SPPA-T2000 Standard I&C platform
• Assessing how proposed changes affect hardware, software and plant operation
• Producing and updating I&C programming for AS620 Tec4, OM690, ALS and MOP applications
• Carrying out verification and validation activities
• Supporting functional testing and investigation of issues identified during testing
• Updating engineering records, diagrams and technical documentation
• Working closely with commissioning, electrical and system engineering teams
• Supporting Siemens specialists during detailed design activities
• Helping maintain accurate configuration and design control
• Highlighting risks, opportunities and delivery challenges to support project success

Who You Are

You're an engineer who enjoys solving problems, working with others and taking ownership of technically challenging work.

You'll bring:

• A degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• Experience working with complex I&C systems in an industrial environment
• Knowledge and practical experience of Siemens SPPA-T2000 technology
• A solid understanding of process signals, logic processing and alarm management
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• The ability to build effective working relationships across multidisciplinary teams
• A proactive approach, with the confidence to ask questions and challenge where needed
• A commitment to quality, safety and technical rigour

It would be great if you also have:

• Experience within nuclear, power generation or process plant environments
• Knowledge of EPR technology or EPR I&C systems
• Experience supporting commissioning, operations or maintenance activities on large industrial facilities

Location And Working Pattern

This role is based full-time on-site at #HPC.

You'll work closely with colleagues across engineering, commissioning and project delivery functions. Regular on-site presence is essential to support plant modifications, testing and commissioning activities.

Pay, Benefits & Culture

In addition to a very competitive salary we offer a competitive benefits package, including a company pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated.

Here, we do right by each other and everyone's welcome. We're on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We'd like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.

We're a disability confident employer and we'll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.

We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That's why we support you to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.

Closing date for applications is Monday November 2nd

Interviews will be held mid to the end of November

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