Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Engineer (EC&I)- Submarines

rollsroyce; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Submarines is seeking an Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer (EC&I) to lead the EC&I function for installation, commissioning and testing at the EDF Hinkley Point C site in Somerset.

You will act as technical lead, ensure regulatory compliance, and guide the installer through startup, testing and documentation in a secure nuclear environment.

Qualifications

• Degree/HNC level or equivalent in Electrical, Electronic or similar engineering subject.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with electrical plant including switchgear, transformers, motors, generators, PLCs, control systems and instrumentation equipment.
• Demonstrable understanding of electrical systems including controls and instrumentation subsystems.
• Understanding of Health and Safety and Environmental Legislation, CDM standards, with focus on safe on-site work.
• Ability to work well within a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Act as Senior Authorised Person / technical specialist informing guidance to ensure project success.
• Lead/guide installer in all EC&I matters and ensure flawless start-up while maintaining safety, quality, and cost control.
• Update Project Manager with progress reports and attend meetings.
• Advise installer on electrical installation regulatory requirements and help create documentation, standards, specifications and pass/fail criteria for testing/acceptance.
• Ensure EC&I equipment is installed per design intent; liaise with RR design engineering to resolve site issues.
• Advise and assist installer in electrical construction testing activities.
• Lead & manage the EC&I function for commissioning and testing.
• Create As Build Documentation for EC&I matters.

Skills

Electrical plant knowledge

Switchgear

Transformers

Motors

Generators

PLCs

Control systems

Instrumentation equipment

Education

Degree or HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer (EC&I) - Civil Nuclear/ (Submarines)

Full Time

Derby / Warrington / Somerset

The Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Engineer will be responsible for all the EC&I systems / components of the Ultimate Diesel Generators during the Installation and Commissioning of the equipment at the EDF Hinkley Point C site in Somerset.

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

What you will be doing:

• Working closely with the Engineering team in order to become the Technical Lead and represent RR CN UK at site during the build, start-up and testing phases.
• Act as Senior Authorised Person / technical specialist informing overall guidance & advice to ensure project success.
• Be visible and actively lead/guide the installer in all EC&I matters. This will include detailed understanding of the system as a whole in order to achieve flawless start-up, whilst maintaining standards of health and safety, quality, environmental impact and cost control.
• Update Project Manager with progress reports, and support at meetings
• Advise Installer in electrical installation statutory and regulatory requirements and assist in creating documentation, standards, specifications and pass/fail criteria for testing/acceptance.
• Ensure Installed Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls equipment is installed as per design intent adhering to engineering standards and specifications. Liaising with the RR design engineering department to clarify and resolve any site issues.
• Advise and assist the installer in electrical construction testing activities.
• Lead & manage the EC&I function for commissioning and testing.
• Creating As Build Documentation for EC&I matters

Position Qualification

• Qualified to degree/HNC level or equivalent in Electrical, Electronic or similar suitable Engineering subject.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with a range of electrical plant including switchgear, transformers, motors, generators, PLCs, Control systems and instrumentation equipment.
• Demonstrable understanding of electrical systems associated with Emergency/Ultimate Generators including controls and instrumentation sub-systems
• An understanding of Health and Safety and Environmental Legislation, CDM standards and be focussed on safe working at site.
• Ability to work well within a team and independently.

To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don't currently already have this in place.

Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Job Category

Validation and Verification

Posting Date

04 Nov 2026; 00:11

Posting End Date

11 Nov 2026