Senior CE&I Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Preston; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC in Preston is seeking a Senior CE&I Design Engineer to lead high-quality control, electrical and instrumentation designs across the lifecycle, from concept through commissioning. You will report to the Design Office Manager at Springfields Nuclear Licensed Site in Preston, Lancashire, and guide a small CE&I design team.

The role requires experience with Safety Instrumented Systems, DSEAR, UKCA/CE marking, and the ability to manage design governance, risk

Qualifications

• Experience leading CE&I design teams and deliverables.
• Knowledge of SIF/SIS in nuclear projects.
• Familiar with UK regulations and safety cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead CE&I design work and mentor junior engineers.
• Oversee CE&I drawings and documentation for design reviews.
• Ensure compliance with DSEAR/UKCA/CE marking requirements.
• Collaborate with external design suppliers and intelligent customer oversight.

Skills

CE&I design

Team leadership

Hazardous Areas

UK regulations

SIS design

Education

Craft-based apprenticeship CE&I

CompEx Unit Ex12

Tools

AutoCAD

Amtech/Trimble

Sistema

Dialux

Job description

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Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow.

At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.

As a Senior Control, Electrical & Instrumentation (CE&I) Design Engineer, you will lead the delivery of high‑quality CE&I engineering designs that meet project, safety, regulatory, and quality requirements. Work packages may span the full design lifecycle, from concept development through detailed design to commissioning and handover.

You will report to the Design Office Manager and be located at Springfields Nuclear Licensed Site in Preston, Lancashire.

Responsibilities:

• Experience of leading the work allocation of a small team of CE&I Designers.
• Knowledge of the design requirements for Safety Instrumented Systems for the nuclear industry.
• Reviewing equipment specifications, initiating tenders, and evaluating supplier submissions.
• Review proposals for detailed design drawings and documentation, commissioning support documentation and design handover packs.
• Review / checking of CE&I designs and guiding and mentoring junior members of the engineering team to develop their CE&I design and engineering skills.
• Provide Intelligent Customer oversight for designs delivered by external consultancies (safety, quality, scope, compliance).
• Ensure all design deliverables meet required standards and are fully compliant with relevant regulations.
• Oversee designs for CE&I systems in Hazardous Areas, in accordance with the DSEAR Regulations.
• Attendance and contribution at HAZOP reviews
• Lead CE&I Design Reviews.
• Overseeing the development and production of Hazard Management Strategies.
• Oversee the production of Engineering Substantiation documentation.

Duties and Technical Responsibilities

• Act as intelligent customer for the CE&I discipline.
• Manage the production of CE&I drawings such as block cable diagrams and single-line diagrams instrument loop diagrams, schematics, etc.
• Manage the production of cable calculations manually or using Amtech/Trimble.
• Oversee the preparation and management of design governance documentation (Design Quality Plans, Design Risk Assessments, Design Reviews, etc.).
• Maintain ownership and accountability of design intent from design through to installation and commissioning.
• Oversee and check documentation required for UKCA / CE Marking technical files.
• Knowledge of the requirements for Designers under the CDM Regulations.
• Contribute to and assist with the presentation of technical solutions at design reviews, HAZOPs, and other formal assessments.
• Provide supporting information for safety case development, including engineering substantiation.
• Provide input for project estimates, schedules, and resource planning.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external design suppliers.
• Develop designs for small power distribution systems.
• Oversee the specification and selection of instrumentation including designs associated with installation requirements (e.g. Instrumentation loops, instrument pipework, etc.).
• Oversee the production of CE&I designs for modifications to process plant instrumentation and PLC‑based control systems.
• Work in accordance with design governance procedures and relevant UK regulations (e.g., CDM 2015).
• Able to operate CE&I design software tools: AutoCAD, Amtech/Trimble, Sistema, Dialux, etc.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering engineering design solutions within the nuclear industry.
• Demonstrable experience with CE&I designs for Hazardous Areas in accordance with the DSEAR Regulations.
• Demonstrable experience of CE / UKCA marking of equipment and machinery.
• Demonstrable experience of Motion Control system design.
• Demonstrable understanding and experience of the HAZOP process.
• Demonstrable understanding of the CE&I aspects of a Nuclear Safety Case.
• Completion of craft-based apprenticeship in a CE&I discipline

Qualifications:

• Knowledge/experience of Motion Control system design.
• Knowledge/experience of Functional Safety, Nuclear Safety & Security within the nuclear industry.
• Certified in CompEx Unit Ex12 (IEC 60079-14).
• Knowledge of Human Factors in Engineering

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Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.

Below is an example of what employees in the UK can expect:

• Attractive compensation
• Great benefits and safety:
  • Peer-to-peer recognition program.
  • Life insurance
  • Pension plan
  • Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Learning and development opportunities.
• We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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