EC&I Design Engineer

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited

Warrington

Hybrid

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Family-focused policies
Pension plans
25.5 days annual leave + Christmas休
Life Assurance
Employee discounts

Job summary

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited (UKNNL) is seeking an EC&I Design Engineer to join our engineering design team. You will contribute to the production of EC&I deliverables and engineering reports, collaborating with experienced nuclear professionals across projects from front end through to handover.

You will work on diverse, technically challenging assignments with opportunities for mentorship and career development.

Qualifications

  • HNC, HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
  • 18th Edition – BS 7671.
  • Knowledge of electrical systems and instrumentation.
  • Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (UK residency 5 years).

Responsibilities

  • Produce EC&I design deliverables.
  • Prepare engineering reports.
  • Participate in design reviews and meetings to improve outcomes.
  • Support commissioning of new capabilities and facilities.
  • Manage time to deliver quality work within agreed timescales.

Skills

Electrical systems
Instrumentation knowledge
Team collaboration

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD
AutoCAD Electrical
AMTECH/ElectricalOM

Job description

Summary

Job Description for EC&I Design Engineer:


UKNNL is where your solutions solve real-world problems. As part of our Engineering team, you’ll not only be able to get involved with a huge variety of projects, you’ll also have lots of opportunity to drive them through from start to finish – allowing you to see the impact your work has in a real-world environment. This is your chance to use your experience, expertise and ingenuity to collaborate with leading scientists. You’ll be part of a team that delivers work to benefit society by advancing cleaner energy, protecting the environment and keeping everyone safe.


We are seeking motivated EC&I engineer to join our engineering design team. Whether you’re an ex-craft apprentice or university graduate looking for the next step in your engineering career then UKNNL could be the opportunity you’re looking for.You will work alongside a team of experienced and friendly nuclear professionals who will help guide your technical development, provide mentorship, and support you in your UKNNL career. You will work on diverse and technically challenging projects, where you will support the production of high-quality Electrical, Control & Instrumentation design deliverables from front end engineering design to detailed design and through construction, commissioning, and handover.


The location for this role is flexible and can be based at Preston or Risley.


Main Responsibilities for EC&I Design Engineer:


  • Support the production of EC&I design deliverables.

  • Support the production of engineering reports.

  • Participate in design reviews and technical meetings and provide feedback to enhance team collaboration and project outcomes.

  • Support the commissioning of new capabilities and facilities.

  • Manage their time and deliver quality work to agreed timescales.


Essential Criteria for EC&I Design Engineer:


  • HNC, HND, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Control,Engineering Design, or a related discipline.

  • 18th Edition – BS:7671.

  • Knowledge of electrical systems and instrumentation.

  • Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency).


Desirable Criteria for EC&I Design Engineer:


  • Good AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Electrical skills.

  • Experience with ElectricalOM or AMTECH.

  • Practical background and experience of working ‘on the tools’.


Why join us?

UKNNL isn’t just a place where you can do career-defining work that makes a real-world impact. It’s also a place where you’ll feel appreciated and valued. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is free to be themselves and feel like they belong. We put your wellbeing first, we push you to reach your potential, and we do everything possible to help you feel safe, supported and inspired.


We also offer a range of employee benefits:



  • Sector leading Family-Focused Policies: celebrate life events, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and a week off for your marriage.

  • UKNNL offers attractive pension plans. If you contribute 5%, UKNNL contributes 15%. Alternatively, if you choose not to contribute (0%), UKNNL will still contribute 10%.

  • Annual Leave: Benefit from 25.5 days of leave, plus 4 extra days to be taken during Christmas shutdown, plus Bank Holidays.

  • Reduced gym membership with discounts of up to 25% from 3,700 gym and leisure providers across the UK

  • Company Bonus: Be rewarded for your contributions.

  • Learning Opportunities: Enhance your skills through excellent development programmes.

  • Employee Assistance: Access support for personal and professional challenges.

  • Cycle to Work: Stay active and eco-friendly.

  • Life Assurance: Ensure peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

  • Enhanced Sick Pay Benefits: Receive support during illness or injury.

  • Access to ‘Mydiscounts’ which has a range of special offers and discounts from more than 200 suppliers, including medical insurance and dental insurance.

  • Health Care: Health savings plan which allows you to claim money back on visits to the dentist, optician and/or physiotherapist (limits apply).


About The Company

UKNNL is an incredible place to work. A place where people do things that have never been done before. A place where people push boundaries to further themselves, the business and society as a whole.


This is a place where personal and professional opportunities are limitless. If you want to change the world, if you want to tackle climate change, if you want to help advance medical science, if you want to help put things in space, if you want to answer the big questions, if you want to work with extraordinary materials, if you want to meet great people, learn new skills, challenge yourself, work flexibly, and build a long successful career with the power to make a real impact… you can do it all here.


Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

UKNNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where UKNNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures, providing reasonable adjustments as appropriate. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging and the ability to access to workplace in a way which works for you.

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