I&C Engineer - Nuclear

ALTEN; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Instrumentation & Control Engineers to contribute to a high-impact nuclear energy project in Bristol. This role offers you the chance to work on cutting-edge control systems and collaborate with talented engineering teams, ensuring the safety and performance of critical infrastructure. With a focus on career development and exciting projects, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of clean energy. Join a community that values innovation and entrepreneurship, and take the next step in your engineering career.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Travel Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible Working Options

Regular Team Gatherings

Qualifications

• Junior Engineer with 3-12 years of experience in I&C or electrical engineering.
• Knowledge of control room engineering environments and logic systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and operation of control room systems.
• Collaborate with engineering disciplines for system performance.

Skills

Instrumentation & Control Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Logic Systems

HMI Design

Technical Diagram Interpretation

Education

Degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC Systems (Siemens, Schneider, Rockwell)

Job description

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Job Description

What will you be doing?

ALTEN UK is looking for an Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Engineers 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. If you’re looking to build a career in one of the most critical sectors of clean energy, this is your opportunity to get hands-on with cutting-edge systems and engineering teams.

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.
  
  

Additional Information

Why join us?

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.

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.

We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

In short you get:

• 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)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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