Electrical Engineer - Helensburgh

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Altrad are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join the Helensburgh team, supporting electrical systems across complex nuclear defence projects. You will help deliver safe, reliable, and compliant solutions for safety-critical environments.

Key responsibilities include producing and reviewing electrical designs, conducting site walkdowns, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, security and regulatory standards within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent qualifications in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience in electrical infrastructure design within the nuclear industry or a similar highly regulated environment.
• Experience in electrical engineering design, assessment or maintenance.
• Strong understanding of safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to produce and review technical documentation and engineering deliverables.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Producing, reviewing and assessing electrical engineering designs, specifications and technical documentation.
• Supporting the specification, production and assessment of design packages for infrastructure.
• Carrying out site walkdowns and producing associated Periodic Safety Review deliverables.
• Assessing electrical system reliability, performance and operational constraints.
• Developing and reviewing work control procedures for the maintenance of electrical infrastructure.
• Assessing equipment condition, qualification and ageing mechanisms to support safe operation.
• Supporting fault-finding, technical investigations and resolution of engineering issues.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors and stakeholders.
• Ensuring designs and activities comply with relevant safety, quality, security and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrating and promoting a strong safety and security culture.

Education

HNC or equivalent qualifications in a relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Altrad are currently looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join the team in Helensburgh.

The nuclear defence sector in the UK is vital for maintaining national security and strategic stability. It offers dynamic and challenging career opportunities for individuals committed to contributing to the country's defence and security. The sector seeks talented professionals dedicated to upholding the highest standards of safety, security, and operational excellence.

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to support the design and delivery of electrical systems across complex nuclear defence projects. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you’ll help develop safe, reliable and compliant solutions for safety-critical environments.

Key Deliverables

• Producing, reviewing and assessing electrical engineering designs, specifications and technical documentation.
• Supporting the specification, production and assessment of design packages for infrastructure.
• Carrying out site walkdowns and producing associated Periodic Safety Review deliverables.
• Assessing electrical system reliability, performance and operational constraints.
• Developing and reviewing work control procedures for the maintenance of electrical infrastructure.
• Assessing equipment condition, qualification and ageing mechanisms to support the continued safe operation of facilities and utilities.
• Supporting fault-finding, technical investigations and resolution of engineering issues.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors and stakeholders.
• Ensuring designs and activities comply with relevant safety, quality, security and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrating and promoting a strong safety and security culture.

Key Requirements / Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent qualifications and experience in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Detailed knowledge of electrical infrastructure design intent within the nuclear industry or a similar highly regulated environment.
• Experience in electrical engineering design, assessment or maintenance.
• Strong understanding of safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to produce and review technical documentation and engineering deliverables.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.