Electrical Design Engineer - UK Nuclear

-; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in nuclear engineering is seeking a dedicated Electrical Engineer to support the electrical systems design team for major low-carbon energy projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on industry-defining projects, contributing to the design of safe and compliant systems for lighting and power outlets. Join a collaborative team that values your development and fosters diversity, while you help shape the future of energy. With a hybrid working model and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a real impact in the energy sector.

Benefits

Hybrid Working Opportunity

Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)

25 days' paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days

Professional fees reimbursed

Flexible working hours

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering is essential.
• Experience in energy or infrastructure engineering projects required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing and updating system design documentation.
• Support integration of operator instructions and control logic.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Technical Document Review

Control Logic Interpretation

Engineering Project Experience

Nuclear Industry Understanding

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Nuclear Project Tools

Job description

Company Description

About Assystem
Assystem is a global leader committed to accelerating the energy transition. In the UK, our mission is to support major infrastructure and low-carbon energy projects with cutting-edge engineering and digital innovation. Our 7,500 Switchers worldwide combine deep technical knowledge with a passion for progress to drive forward complex, high-stakes missions in nuclear and beyond.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?
As one of the top 3 nuclear engineering companies in the world, Assystem offers unmatched exposure to industry-defining projects. You'll join a collaborative, international environment where your work has real impact. Your future team will support your development while helping to shape the future of energy.

Job Description

The Job Mission
This role supports the electrical systems design team within a major nuclear power plant project.
You'll help develop safe, compliant systems for lighting and power outlet infrastructure.
Your missions will span design updates, interface support, and documentation control.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist in producing and updating system design documentation
• Support integration of operator instructions and control logic
• Participate in periodic testing planning and compliance checks
• Collaborate with other disciplines on equipment interface requirements
• Support system development across design, construction and commissioning phases
• Help maintain 3D model and functional diagrams within project tools
• Review and track design modification requests with guidance
• Contribute to knowledge sharing across your future team

Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Understanding of the nuclear industry or similar sectors
• Exposure to reviewing technical documents
• Experience working on engineering projects in energy or infrastructure
• Ability to read and interpret diagrams and control logic

• Desired Skills

• Exposure to radioprotection or instrumentation systems
• Familiar with RCC-E and electrical standards (e.g. BS7671)
• Awareness of testing and installation processes
• Experience with nuclear project tools or platforms
• Familiarity with EPR design or documentation

Additional Information

This is your chance to step into a role that supports major low-carbon energy projects and grow your expertise within one of the world's top nuclear engineering firms. If you're looking to develop your skills on industry-shaping missions with a strong, supportive team-this is the place for you.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid Working Opportunity
• Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
• 25 days' paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
• Professional fees reimbursed
• Flexible working hours
• Employee referral scheme

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.