Nuclear Hardware Design Engineer - Hybrid, SC Clearance

Meritus Talent; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Negotiable salary

28 days holiday + bank holidays

6.5% matched pension

Private medical insurance

Flexible / Hybrid working policy

Job summary

MERITUS are recruiting for an Electrical / Hardware Design Engineer to join a Staffordshire-based client delivering complex engineering solutions in the Nuclear sector. The role offers hybrid working and requires SC clearance eligibility.

You will design hardware systems, primarily PLCs, MCCs and switchgear, produce detailed wiring and containment layouts, and support project delivery from concept through commissioning in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience designing electrical control panels, PLC systems, and low-voltage distribution.
• Eligible to obtain UK SC Security Clearance.

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 guidance and mentoring to junior engineers within the team.
• Ensure activities comply with safety, environmental, and international standards.
• Support full lifecycle from concept to commissioning.

Skills

Electrical design experience

PLC systems

Low-voltage distribution

Strong communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or HND

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Microsoft Office

Job description

MERITUS are recruiting for an Electrical / Hardware Design Engineer to join a Staffordshire-based client delivering complex engineering solutions in the Nuclear sector. The role offers hybrid working and requires SC clearance eligibility.

You will design hardware systems, primarily PLCs, MCCs and switchgear, produce detailed wiring and containment layouts, and support project delivery from concept through commissioning in a highly regulated environment.