Electrical Design Engineer

Caddy Group Limited; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to support nuclear projects. The role involves developing electrical designs, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and working in a multi-disciplinary environment. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and have at least 3 years of experience in the nuclear sector. A competitive salary and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Supportive engineering environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in the nuclear sector.
• Proven experience in electrical design and 3D model verification.
• Familiarity with nuclear quality assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate electrical designs and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear standards and specifications.
• Liaise with suppliers and project stakeholders to resolve issues.

Skills

Electrical system design

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

BEng or MEng in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer - Nuclear Sector

Employment Type: Permanent

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join our team supporting major nuclear and energy infrastructure projects in the UK. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality electrical design work, supporting system integration, and ensuring compliance with nuclear safety, regulatory, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and validate electrical designs, drawings, schematics, cable routing, and associated technical documentation.
• Perform electrical calculations, load assessments, protection studies, and equipment sizing in accordance with nuclear engineering standards.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, technical requirements, and UK nuclear regulations.
• Support the integration of electrical systems with mechanical, civil, instrumentation, and control disciplines.
• Manage technical queries, design changes, and configuration control through established project processes.
• Participate in design reviews, safety assessments, and risk studies (e.g., HAZOP/HAZID).
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, and project stakeholders to resolve technical issues and ensure the correct delivery of equipment and documentation.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the refinement of design and verification processes.

Required Skills & Experience

• BEng or MEng degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in the nuclear sector (new build, operations, decommissioning, or safety-critical design).
• Proven experience in electrical system design, documentation review, and 3D model verification.
• Knowledge of LV/MV distribution, protection systems, earthing, control systems, and cable management.
• Familiarity with nuclear standards, quality assurance processes, and engineering documentation requirements.
• Strong communication, report writing, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

Desirable

• Knowledge of relevant design codes and standards (IEC, BS, EN, RCC-E).
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards CEng (IET or equivalent).
• Experience with configuration management and interface management in large-scale projects.

What's on Offer

• Long-term career development within the nuclear and energy sectors.
• Opportunities to work on high-profile, technically challenging engineering projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Supportive, multi-disciplinary engineering environment with opportunities for professional development and chartership.