EC&I Designer

Assystem; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company committed to accelerating the energy transition through innovative nuclear engineering solutions. As part of the Fusion and Modular Nuclear Business Unit, you'll drive the design and development of electrical systems for a revolutionary SMR nuclear power plant. Collaborate with top engineering teams, manage requirements, and ensure compliance while enjoying attractive social benefits and opportunities for ongoing training. This role offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively. Make a significant impact in the nuclear engineering world today!

Benefits

Attractive Social Benefits

Holiday Bonuses

Ongoing Training

Career Opportunities

Employee Committee

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building electrical services design.
• Expertise in space management, cable routing, and cable management.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage electrical requirements and interfaces.
• Design, analyze, and verify electrical system/component designs.

Skills

Electrical Services Design

CDM Regulation

Space Management

Cable Routing

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in a Relevant Discipline

Tools

IBM DOORS

Job description

Assystem is a global leader committed to accelerating the energy transition. With 7,500 employees across 12 countries, we tackle the monumental task of switching to low-carbon energy. Our 55+ years of experience in highly regulated sectors ensure we deliver top-notch engineering, project management, and digital solutions.

Job Description

Join the Fusion and Modular Nuclear Business Unit! Drive the cutting-edge design and development of Electrical Systems for the revolutionary SMR nuclear power plant! From defining system architecture to selecting and specifying high-performance equipment, you’ll play a key role in delivering a fully verified, world-class power station. Collaborate with top engineering teams across the project and apply a structured systems engineering approach to bring innovative electrical solutions to life.

Your mission:

• Define & Manage Requirements – Review, translate, and document electrical requirements, constraints, and interfaces (e.g., IBM DOORS).
• Design & Implement Solutions – Develop, analyze, and verify electrical system/component designs, including modeling, simulation, and testing.
• Ensure Compliance & Quality – Work with Verification teams, conduct technical reviews, and maintain engineering standards.
• Support Strategy & Risk Management – Contribute to capacity planning, long-term goals, and risk mitigation.
• Develop & Share Knowledge – Create policies, tools, training, and provide expert guidance to teams.
• Collaborate & Represent – Engage with internal teams, regulators, clients, and suppliers to drive project success.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

• Over 55 years in nuclear engineering.
• Ranked among the top 3 largest nuclear engineering companies.
• Attractive social benefits, including an engaging Employee Committee and holiday bonuses.
• Ongoing training with numerous career opportunities.
• 70% of our managers are promoted internally!
• Hybrid work: 1-2 days remote per week
  
  

Qualifications

Essential Experience:

• Proven experience in building electrical services design
• Proficiency in CDM Regulation application
• ️ Expertise in space management, cable routing, and cable management
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently under tight deadlines
• ️ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Degree in a relevant discipline

Additional Information

• BPSS and SC required
• Ability to travel Assystem offices and customer sites within UK.
• To undertake work packages supporting major UK and international Nuclear Clients.
• Previous experience in electrical power generation or the nuclear sector an advantage

Due to the nature of work to be undertaken applicants will be required to meet certain residency criteria in order to attain a minimum level of UK security clearance if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.



Ready to make a difference in the nuclear engineering world? Join Assystem today!

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.