I&C Engineer - Nuclear

ALTEN; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical & Travel Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible working options

Social atmosphere and team building events

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bristol is looking for an Instrumentation & Control Engineer to support a nuclear energy project. Responsibilities include developing logic diagrams and assisting in I&C system architecture design. The candidate should have a degree in Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering with up to 12 years of experience. The role promises hands-on experience and collaboration across engineering disciplines, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Junior Engineer with 3-12 years of experience in I&C or related engineering.
• Knowledge of logic systems and HMI engineering.
• Comfortable in regulated sectors like nuclear or energy.

Responsibilities

• Support development of logic diagrams and process displays.
• Assist in designing I&C system architecture.
• Work with operator environments and validate HMI logic.

Skills

Logic systems interpretation

HMI design

Control room engineering

Technical diagram interpretation

PLC environments understanding

Education

Degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Schneider PLC

Rockwell PLC

Job description

Job Description

ALTEN UK is looking for an Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Engineer to join a high‑impact programme in the nuclear energy project in Bristol. You’ll support the design and operation of control room systems and process displays, contributing to the engineering and integration of logic systems across major infrastructure. This role offers hands‑on experience with cutting‑edge systems in the clean energy sector.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Interpret and support the development of logic diagrams, block diagrams, and process displays for control systems.
• Assist in designing and reviewing I&C system architecture, ensuring integration within nuclear‑grade environments.
• Work within control rooms and operator environments, supporting HMI (Human Machine Interface) logic and display validation.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to ensure functional logic supports system performance and safety needs.
• Apply understanding of PLC systems and logic flow without direct involvement in PLC coding or development.
• Contribute to documentation, configuration management, and design tracking as per regulated project standards.

You are:

• Passionate about engineering
• Result‑oriented
• Proactive

Qualifications

Experience, skills and qualifications required:

• Degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Junior Engineer with up to 3‑12 years of experience in I&C, electrical, or systems engineering.
• Knowledge of logic systems, HMI design, and control room engineering environments.
• Strong ability to interpret technical diagrams and process flowcharts.
• Comfortable working in highly regulated sectors such as nuclear, defence, or energy infrastructure.
• Exposure to PLC environments (e.g., Siemens, Schneider, Rockwell) – understanding logic but no PLC coding required.

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with control system engineering documentation, process control environments, or HMI‑focused projects.
• Experience or academic exposure to industrial logic systems and functional architecture is preferred.

Benefits

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical & Travel Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle‑to‑work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

Additional Information

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.