Nuclear Electrical/Hardware Engineer — Hybrid (SC Eligible)

Meritus; Stone; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Negotiable salary

28 days holiday

Pension 6.5% matched

Private medical insurance

Flexible / Hybrid working

Job summary

Meritus are recruiting for Electrical / Hardware Design Engineers to join our client based in Staffordshire to support the delivery of complex engineering solutions within the Nuclear industry.

The role involves designing electrical hardware systems, PLCs, MCCs, drives and switchgear, with hybrid working and eligibility for UK SC security clearance. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers while ensuring compliance with safety and engineering standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing electrical control panels and LV distribution systems.
• Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Eligibility to obtain UK SC Security Clearance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop hardware systems focusing on PLCs, MCCs, drives, controls, and switchgear.
• Produce and review detailed electrical designs, cabling schematics, and containment layouts.
• Support site surveys and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Ensure activities comply with safety, environmental, British and international standards.
• Support full project lifecycle from concept through commissioning.

Skills

Electrical design

PLC systems

Low-voltage distribution

AutoCAD Electrical

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Regulated environments

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Microsoft Office

Job description

Meritus are recruiting for Electrical / Hardware Design Engineers to join our client based in Staffordshire to support the delivery of complex engineering solutions within the Nuclear industry.

The role involves designing electrical hardware systems, PLCs, MCCs, drives and switchgear, with hybrid working and eligibility for UK SC security clearance. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers while ensuring compliance with safety and engineering standards.