Junior Electrical Engineer - Nuclear

ALTEN; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Social gatherings & team events

Flexible working (role dependent)

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer to manage I&C cabling and electrical design for the Hinkley Point C project in Bristol. You will ensure consistency, quality, and integration of cabling studies and supplier interfaces, and support loop diagrams, I/O lists, and cable routing.

Required experience in I&C cabling, familiarity with nuclear safety standards, and ability to coordinate across engineering and supplier teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in I&C cabling and electrical design in industrial or nuclear environments.
• Knowledge of loop diagrams, I/O lists, and control systems integration.
• Experience with cable routing, sizing, and installation design.

Responsibilities

• Review and consolidate cabling and electrical design inputs from I&C engineers, suppliers, and system engineers.
• Produce and maintain Input-Output (I/O) Lists and interface documentation for turnkey contracts.
• Design and validate cable routing, sizing, and loop connections to meet nuclear and electrical safety standards.
• Track supplier feedback and manage design changes; liaise with installation teams on site.

Skills

I&C cabling

Electrical design

Loop diagrams

I/O lists

Cable routing

Nuclear safety standards

Multi-disciplinary coordination

Supplier coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Equivalent military experience

Tools

CAD

Cable management software

Job description

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced JuniorElectrical Engineer to manage and supervise all aspects of Instrumentation & Control cabling and electrical design for the Hinkley Point C project.

This role focuses on ensuring consistency, quality, and integration of cabling studies, electrical designs, and supplier interfaces, while supporting loop diagrams, I/O lists, and cable routing/sizing. You will act as the technical point of contact for electrical and I&C interfaces, validating supplier data and supporting installation planning.

• Location:Bristol
• On Site: 3Days
• Clearance:BPSS
• ExperienceLevel: 2- 5 YOE

Key Responsibilities:

Review and consolidate cabling and electrical design inputs from:

• I&C Engineers (Distributed Control Systems and loop diagrams)
• Suppliers (actuators, sensors, cable routing, and conduits)
• System Engineers (HVAC, fluid, and electrical systems)

Perform consistency checks on collected electrical and cabling data, identifying discrepancies and managing associated design changes.

• Produce and maintain Input-Output (I/O) Lists and interface documentation for turnkey contracts
• Design and validate cable routing, sizing, and loop connections, ensuring compliance with nuclear and electrical safety standards
• Track and monitor the maturity of supplier feedback, managing follow-up on changes, interface issues, and design updates
• Liaise with installation teams to support accurate implementation of cabling and electrical designs on site

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Experience in I&C cabling and electrical design in industrial or nuclear environments
• Electrical Design in I&C
• Knowledge of loop diagrams, I/O lists, and control systems integration
• Experience with cable routing, sizing, and installation design
• Ability to consolidate and review supplier studies, identifying inconsistencies and resolving design issues
• Familiarity with nuclear safety standards and regulated environments
• Experience coordinating across multi-disciplinary engineering and supplier teams

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, orequivalentmilitary experience.
• Experience working on Nuclear Projects
• Experience with turnkey contracts and supplier coordination
• Knowledge of CAD or cable management software (AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar)
• Experience with installation planning and electrical interface verification

Additional Information

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private MedicalInsurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings &team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

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