Electrical Design Engineer - UK Nuclear

Assystem; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Electrical Design Engineer, contributing to groundbreaking nuclear power projects. This role offers the chance to develop safe and compliant electrical systems while collaborating with a diverse team. You will engage in design updates, documentation control, and interface support, ensuring your work has a real impact on the energy transition. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, this is an opportunity to grow your expertise in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference in the energy sector, this role is for you.

Benefits

25 days paid annual leave

Option to buy or sell leave days

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Understanding of nuclear industry standards and processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing and updating system design documentation.
• Support integration of operator instructions and control logic.
• Collaborate with disciplines on equipment interface requirements.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Design Documentation

Control Logic

Technical Document Review

3D Modeling

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Nuclear Project Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Assystem Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Electrical Design Engineer - UK Nuclear

Assystem Bristol, England, United Kingdom

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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.

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
• 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
• 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:

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

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Engineering Services, Energy Technology, and Services for Renewable Energy

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