Nuclear Control Systems Engineer – Safety & MBSE

Westlakes Recruit; Warrington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment firm is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to provide engineering expertise in the design and verification of control systems used in nuclear facilities. Candidates will develop control system architectures and technical documents while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Essential skills include PLC/DCS programming, control systems experience in regulated industries, and knowledge of nuclear I&C lifecycle. Applicants should be working towards Chartered Engineer status. This role is permanently based in the UK, offering a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Control systems engineering experience in a regulated industry, preferably nuclear.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, safety functional requirements, and mechanical schematics.
• Experience producing control philosophies, logic diagrams, and testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop control system architectures that support plant operation and safety functions.
• Produce technical documents including control philosophies and interface specifications.
• Configure and program PLC, DCS, or control platforms in compliance with nuclear standards.

Skills

Control systems engineering

PLC/DCS programming

Verification and validation skills

Knowledge of nuclear I&C lifecycle

Alarm management principles

Education

Chartered Engineer status or working towards it

Job description

A specialized recruitment firm is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to provide engineering expertise in the design and verification of control systems used in nuclear facilities. Candidates will develop control system architectures and technical documents while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Essential skills include PLC/DCS programming, control systems experience in regulated industries, and knowledge of nuclear I&C lifecycle. Applicants should be working towards Chartered Engineer status. This role is permanently based in the UK, offering a competitive salary.