Lead Control & Instrumentation Engineer

Jobtailor; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior C&I Engineer to provide technical leadership across the full design and development lifecycle for C&I systems on an SMR nuclear power plant. You will drive cross-functional engineering collaboration and translate high-level requirements into robust system specifications.

You will mentor engineers, support safety case development and regulatory engagement, ensuring compliance with IEC standards and lifecycle processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in the design and implementation lifecycle of C&I systems in a regulated environment.
• Ability to translate high-level requirements into system specifications.
• Knowledge of design safety assessments and assurance activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise across the full design and development lifecycle of C&I systems for the SMR nuclear power plant.
• Drive cross-functional engineering collaboration and structured systems‑engineering methodologies.
• Ensure compliance and robust decisions aligned with plant architecture and programme objectives.
• Translate high-level requirements into C&I system specifications with other engineering teams.
• Lead verification and validation planning and support lifecycle processes.
• Coach and mentor engineers, providing technical leadership across the discipline.

Skills

Nuclear industry experience

C&I systems design

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Safety case development

Regulatory engagement

IEC 61513/61226/61508

FPGA development

DCS/SCADA/PLCs

Analogue electronics

Education

Degree in electrical/electronics/instrumentation/control systems/mechatronics

Tools

DCS/SCADA/PLC platforms

Job description

Overview

Provide technical expertise across the full design and development lifecycle of C&I systems for the SMR nuclear power plant. Drive cross‑functional engineering collaboration. Guide teams in structured systems‑engineering methodologies. Ensure technical decisions are robust, compliant and aligned with overall plant architecture and programme objectives. Work with process, mechanical and systems engineering teams to translate high‑level requirements into C&I system specifications. Collaborate with C&I Functional Architects to define system implementation requirements. Ensure compliance with relevant international standards (IEC 61513, IEC 61226, IEC 61508). Lead verification and validation planning. Support lifecycle processes, safety case development, regulatory engagement and supply chain assurance. Coach and mentor less‑experienced engineers, providing technical leadership across the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise across the full design and development lifecycle of C&I systems for the SMR nuclear power plant.
• Drive cross‑functional engineering collaboration.
• Guide teams in structured systems‑engineering methodologies.
• Ensure technical decisions are robust, compliant and aligned with overall plant architecture and programme objectives.
• Work with process, mechanical and systems engineering teams to translate high‑level requirements into C&I system specifications.
• Collaborate with C&I Functional Architects to define system implementation requirements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant international standards (IEC 61513, IEC 61226, IEC 61508).
• Lead verification and validation planning.
• Support lifecycle processes, safety case development, regulatory engagement and supply chain assurance.
• Coach and mentor less‑experienced engineers, providing technical leadership across the discipline.

Requirements

• Previous experience within the nuclear industry is preferable.
• Proven record across the design and implementation lifecycle of C&I systems in a highly regulated environment.
• Understanding of system and component qualification.
• Design and development experience in one or more areas: Systems engineering methodologies, including requirements management and systems integration.
• Design safety assessments and assurance activities.
• Protection systems – hardwired or programmable.
• Analogue electronics design and FPGA development.
• Industrial plant process control systems and automation.
• C&I instrumentation.
• Data management and processing systems – DCS, SCADA, PLCs or FPGA‑based platforms.
• Physical integration of C&I plant – panels, junction boxes, installation and wiring design.
• Cabling design and management including specification, routing, terminations, installation, commissioning and testing.
• Environmental qualification – EMI/RFI, DSEAR, ATEX and related performance standards.
• Deep knowledge and experience across the lifecycle of safety‑ or process‑critical C&I systems.
• Strong understanding of designing systems resilient to faults.
• Practical knowledge of relevant industry standards including IEC 61513, IEC 61226 and IEC 61508.
• Strong communication skills, able to present complex information clearly, including to regulators.
• Experience providing technical oversight and discharging the intelligent customer role.
• Degree‑qualified in electrical, electronics, instrumentation, control systems or mechatronics (or equivalent experience).