Principal Electrical Engineer (HV)

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading nuclear engineering firm as a Principal Electrical Engineer, where you'll play a crucial role in supporting operations and future programs in high-stakes environments. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards while developing and maintaining essential engineering documents. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence design processes and contribute to innovative projects in the nuclear sector, all within a supportive and diverse workplace committed to your professional growth.

Benefits

Holiday Bonuses

Ongoing Training

Employee Committee Engagement

Remote Work Flexibility

Qualifications

• Expertise in electrical design standards and practices.
• Experience in assessing electrical equipment for hazards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Infrastructure Design Substantiation documents.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders and conduct Technical Reviews.

Skills

Design Standards Knowledge

Electrical Equipment Assessment

HV and LV Network Specification

Design Modification Justification

Multi-discipline Project Experience

Industrial Machinery Familiarity

Education

Relevant Degree or Equivalent

Chartered Engineer Status

Job description

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Principal Electrical Engineer (HV), Glasgow

Client: ASSYSTEM

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 9b2d10b7b59e

Job Views: 11

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Your Mission:

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.

Tasks:

1. Author, develop, assess, and manage Infrastructure Design Substantiation documents.
2. Manage design changes/concessions and present design substantiations to safety committees.
3. Develop Examination, Inspection, Maintenance & Testing (EIMT) schedules and safety reports.
4. Provide guidance to internal and external stakeholders and conduct Independent Technical Reviews.
5. Apply engineering knowledge to design, develop, and maintain engineering processes and systems.
6. Justify Electrical design modifications in a high hazard industry.
7. 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 requirements: Permanent or Umbrella Contractor, SC Clearance required, Sole UK National.

Additional Information

Why join the Switchers community?

Assystem has over 55 years of experience in nuclear engineering and is among the top 3 largest nuclear engineering companies.

Attractive social benefits include an engaging Employee Committee (CE), holiday bonuses, and ongoing training throughout your career. 70% of our managers are promoted internally!

1 to 2 days of remote work per week.

We are committed to diversity and equal treatment, believing that diverse backgrounds and perspectives foster innovation. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.