Principal Electrical Engineer (HV)

ASSYSTEM; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in nuclear engineering seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer to support operations at a nuclear facility in Glasgow. The successful candidate will manage design substantiation, ensuring compliance with safety standards while contributing to various electrical engineering projects. This role offers continued professional development and attractive benefits in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Attractive social benefits

Ongoing training

Career opportunities with high internal promotion rates

Flexible remote work options

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineer with expertise in design standards and practices.
• Experience in multi-discipline electrical engineering projects.
• Background in high-risk environments and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage Infrastructure Design Substantiation documents.
• Develop Examination, Inspection, Maintenance & Testing schedules.
• Provide guidance and conduct Independent Technical Reviews.

Skills

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

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Chartered Engineer status

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:

12

Posted:

17.06.2025

Expiry Date:

01.08.2025

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Essential Skills:

• 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.

Desirable Skills:

• 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 and is among the top 3 largest nuclear engineering companies. We offer attractive social benefits, ongoing training, numerous career opportunities with 70% internal promotions, and flexible remote work options. We are committed to diversity and equal treatment, valuing unique contributions to shape the future.