Electrical Engineer, Nuclear Defence Safety-Critical

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 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.