Principal Electrical Engineer (HV)

ASSYSTEM; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Glasgow is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary team focused on nuclear facilities. The role involves managing engineering design substantiation documents, assessing design changes, and collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have experience in high hazard environments and strong knowledge of HV and LV systems. The position also offers attractive social benefits and opportunities for remote work.

Benefits

Ongoing training throughout your career

Holiday bonuses

Engaging Employee Committee

Qualifications

• Experience in assessing electrical equipment for hazards.
• Ability to justify design modifications.
• Knowledge of industrial machinery.

Responsibilities

• Manage design changes/concessions and present them to safety committees.
• Develop Examination, Inspection, Maintenance & Testing schedules.
• Provide guidance to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical design standards knowledge

Hazard assessment for electrical equipment

Specification skills for HV and LV networks

Multi-discipline project experience

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Job description

Principal Electrical Engineer (HV), Glasgow

Client:

ASSYSTEM

Location:

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

7

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

The Principal Electrical Engineer will work within a multi-disciplinary team at the End Client's site, supporting current operations and future programs, particularly in nuclear facilities. The team, comprising Mechanical, Civil, Building Services, and Electrical Engineers, is responsible for developing and maintaining Engineering Design Substantiation documents to ensure compliance with safety and operational requirements.

Your Mission:

• Author, develop, assess, and manage Infrastructure Design Substantiation documents.
• Manage design changes/concessions and present design substantiations to safety committees.
• Develop Examination, Inspection, Maintenance & Testing (EIMT) schedules and safety reports.
• Provide guidance to internal and external stakeholders and conduct Independent Technical Reviews.
• Apply engineering knowledge to design, develop, and maintain engineering processes and systems.
• Justify Electrical design modifications in a high hazard industry.
• Review technical reports and safety case submissions.

Qualifications

Profile:

Seeking an Electrical Engineer with expertise in current design standards and practices, capable of contributing to concept design, detailed design, and construction stages across various electrical engineering projects. Experience in assessing electrical equipment for hazards and specifying systems for HV and LV networks is essential.

Essentials:

• Knowledge of design standards and practices.
• Theoretical and practical skills in design stages.
• Experience in assessing electrical equipment.
• Specification skills for HV and LV networks.
• Ability to justify design modifications.
• Familiarity with industrial machinery.
• Experience in multi-discipline projects.

Desirables:

• Experience in high-risk environments.
• Familiarity with safety case development.
• Knowledge of nuclear industry regulations.
• Relevant degree or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer status.
• Safety case related training.

Additional Information

Why join the Switchers community?

• Assystem has over 55 years of experience in nuclear engineering. We are among the top 3 largest nuclear engineering companies.
• Attractive social benefits: an engaging and dynamic Employee Committee (CE), holiday bonuses...
• Ongoing training throughout your career. Numerous career opportunities: 70% of our managers come from internal promotions!
• 1 to 2 days of remote work per week.
• We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter! Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.