Electrical Engineer - Cable Sizing/Routing

ALTEN; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Social atmosphere & team events

Flexible working

Job summary

ALTEN UK is seeking an Electrical Engineer (Cable Routing) to support a major nuclear project in Bristol. You’ll structure and manage the flow of electrical and instrumentation cables, ensuring safe, compliant routing from origin to endpoint.

This entry-level to mid-level role offers hands-on experience in high-integrity engineering environments, with exposure to cable trays, ducts, and penetrations, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across facilities.

Qualifications

• 2–12 years of experience in electrical engineering or related field.
• Understanding of cable types including power, control, and I&C cables.
• Interest in highly regulated environments such as energy or infrastructure.
• Familiarity with routing tools, schematics, and layout coordination is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cable routing

Electrical engineering

I&C knowledge

Communication

Learn from team

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Routing tools

Schematics

Job description

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

What will you be doing?

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.

Key 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.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Engineers with 2-12 years of experience in an electrical engineering or 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.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills:

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

Additional Information

Why join us?

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team building
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.