Electrical Pre-Operations Engineer

Vulcain Engineering Group; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcain Engineering seeks an Electrical Pre-Operations Engineer to join the South West nuclear construction team in Bridgwater, Somerset. You will develop periodic testing instructions and operational outputs for electrical and C&I systems in a regulated environment.

You will interpret design drawings and documentation, contribute to safety and quality, and work with internal teams and external partners to ensure compliant testing strategies and delivery approaches for a major infrastructure

Qualifications

• Experience producing engineering work instructions or operational documentation with an electrical focus.
• Strong ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience planning and delivering work packages within a project environment.
• Commitment to safety and quality in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop periodic testing instructions and operational documentation for electrical and C&I systems.
• Perform engineering analysis of electrical systems to define testing and surveillance requirements.
• Review design documentation and translate into practical operational outputs.
• Support development and refinement of electrical surveillance processes.
• Plan and schedule electrical periodic testing aligned with programme requirements.
• Verify and assure electrical operational documentation for quality and compliance.
• Collaborate with internal teams, partners, and suppliers providing electrical expertise.
• Apply operating experience and best practices to improve testing arrangements.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Documentation

Stakeholder communication

Project planning

Safety focus

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Electrical/Control engineering degree

Job description

Vulcain Engineering, an international engineering consultancy, supports global industrial leaders in their transition to a more responsible and sustainable future. We support our customers in the design, construction, commissioning and operation of their complex infrastructure projects that will shape the world of tomorrow. With operations in 17 countries and employing over 6,000 staff worldwide, our business responds to the needs of our clients by delivering high-value engineering expertise tailored to our clients’ most complex challenges.

In the UK, we have a key focus in the Nuclear sector, contributing to ground breaking projects, such as Hinkley Point C (HPC).

As we continue to grow, we are seeking an Electrical Pre-Operations Engineer to join our South West nuclear construction team in Bridgwater, Somerset. In this position, you will be providing specialist support to pre-operations activities and contributing to the development of periodic testing strategies, documentation, and delivery approaches for a major regulated infrastructure programme.

The role will involve developing operational instructions for periodic testing, as well as supporting the definition and improvement of processes required to implement testing activities within an operational environment. This includes interpreting and assessing technical information produced by the design authority, such as engineering drawings, specifications, and test documentation, and translating this into clear, usable operational outputs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and author periodic testing instructions and operational documentation for electrical and associated C&I systems within a regulated environment.
• Carry out engineering analysis of electrical systems, equipment, and components to define appropriate periodic testing and surveillance requirements.
• Review and interpret electrical design documentation, including drawings, specifications, schematics, and test instructions, translating these into practical operational outputs.
• Support the development and refinement of electrical surveillance and testing processes to enable safe and effective operational delivery.
• Contribute to planning and scheduling activities related to electrical periodic testing, ensuring alignment with wider operational and programme requirements.
• Support the verification and assurance of electrical operational documentation to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, delivery partners, and suppliers, providing electrical engineering expertise across organisational interfaces.
• Apply relevant operating experience and industry good practice to continuously improve electrical testing arrangements and support high operational standards.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience producing engineering work instructions, procedures, or operational documentation with a strong electrical or C&I focus.
• Solid understanding of electrical systems within industrial, infrastructure, or regulated environments, with the ability to interpret complex technical documentation and drawings.
• Strong communication skills, able to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience planning and delivering engineering work packages within a project or programme environment.
• Comfortable working across multidisciplinary teams and engaging with a wide range of suppliers and partners, including international interfaces.
• Ability to follow defined processes while contributing to their improvement, with a strong focus on safety and quality.
• Minimum HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• An engineering degree in an electrical or control-focused discipline would be advantageous.
• Reside locally to Bridgwater or be prepared to relocate, as this permanent role does not include travel expense coverage.

Alongside a Commitment To Our Values Of Care & Compassion, Performance, Team Spirit, And Inclusiveness, we are looking for individuals who can bring the following.