Hybrid Nuclear Control Systems Engineer

ASSYSTEM; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a Control Systems Engineer to join their Fusion and Modular Nuclear Business Unit. This role involves the design, development, and verification of control systems for nuclear facilities, including programming PLCs and DCS while ensuring compliance with nuclear requirements. The position offers hybrid work with attractive social benefits, ongoing training, and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Attractive social benefits

Ongoing training opportunities

Holiday bonuses

Qualifications

• Hands-on control systems engineering experience in regulated sectors.
• Proven ability to produce detailed control deliverables such as control philosophies.
• Skilled in interpreting P&IDs and mechanical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Design control system architectures supporting plant operations.
• Create technical documentation including control philosophies.
• Integrate control logic with SCADA/HMI systems.

Skills

Hands‑on control systems engineering experience

Ability to produce detailed control deliverables

Skilled in interpreting P&IDs, process narratives

Strong understanding of PLC/DCS programming techniques

Experienced in verification, testing, simulation

Knowledgeable in nuclear I&C lifecycle requirements

Familiar with alarm management best practices

Insight into nuclear new build control architectures

Experience with digital twin concepts

Awareness of cybersecurity requirements

Chartered Engineer status or working toward chartership

Job description

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a Control Systems Engineer to join their Fusion and Modular Nuclear Business Unit. This role involves the design, development, and verification of control systems for nuclear facilities, including programming PLCs and DCS while ensuring compliance with nuclear requirements. The position offers hybrid work with attractive social benefits, ongoing training, and career growth opportunities.