Electrical Engineer - Cable Routing

ALTEN LTD - UK; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personalised career path

Competitive salary

Private medical and travel insurance

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Social atmosphere and team building events

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Electrical Engineer (Cable Routing) in Bristol to support a Nuclear Project. The role involves designing cable routing structures, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have 2-12 years of experience and a passion for engineering. The company offers a competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of cable types including power cables, control cables, and I&C cables.
• Interest in working within highly regulated and technical environments such as energy or infrastructure sectors.
• Familiarity with schematics and physical layout coordination is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cable routing structures for electrical systems.
• Interpret layout and electrical diagrams for routing.
• Support senior engineers in layout and integration of cable trays.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure alignment with system architecture.
• Perform compliance checks for safety standards.

Skills

Passionate about engineering

Result-oriented

Proactive

Strong communication skills

Education

2-12 years of experience in electrical engineering or a related field

Tools

Routing tools

Job description

ALTEN UK is seeking a Electrical Engineer (Cable Routing) to support key infrastructure on a major programme within a Nuclear Project in Bristol. You’ll play a hands‑on role in structuring and managing the flow of electrical and instrumentation cables, contributing to the safe and efficient routing of critical systems. This is a fantastic entry point into high‑integrity engineering environments with real‑world impact.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cable routing structures for power, I&C (Instrumentation and Control), and other electrical systems.
• Interpret layout and electrical diagrams to ensure accurate and compliant routing from origin to endpoint.
• Support senior engineers in the layout and integration of cable trays, ducts, and penetrations across facilities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cable routing aligns with system architecture and site requirements.
• Perform basic checks for separation, bundling, and interconnectivity to ensure compliance with safety and technical standards.
• Contribute to documentation and support handover preparation for routed cabling systems.

Candidate Profile

• Passionate about engineering.
• Result‑oriented.
• Proactive.

Qualifications

• 2-12 years of experience in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Understanding of cable types including power cables, control cables, and I&C cables.
• Interest in working within highly regulated and technical environments such as energy or infrastructure sectors.
• Familiarity with routing tools, schematics, and physical layout coordination is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and eagerness to learn from experienced engineering teams.

Desirable Skills

• Internship or coursework experience in cable routing, site layouts, or electrical infrastructure design.
• Exposure to energy or industrial projects (nuclear, power generation, infrastructure) is beneficial but not essential.

Why Join Us?

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently. We commit to sustainable growth and continuous improvement, offering mentoring programs, internal universities, and more. We prioritize your career development with personalized support plans tailored to your aspirations. We’re here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.

Benefits

• Personalised career path and rewarding management style.
• Opportunity to work on exciting engineering projects with premium customers.
• Exposure to a diversity of engineering projects and industries.
• Competitive salary.
• Private medical and travel insurance.
• Pension scheme.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team building events.
• Flexible working arrangements (role dependent).