Senior EC&I Engineer for Hybrid Nuclear SMR Systems

Assystem; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Committee

Holiday bonuses

Training & career growth

Internal promotions

Hybrid work

Job summary

Assystem is seeking an Electrical Systems engineer to drive the design and verification of systems for the SMR nuclear power plant within the Fusion and Modular Nuclear Business Unit. You will help define architectures, specify high-performance equipment, and apply a rigorous systems engineering approach with cross-team collaboration.

You will manage requirements, analyze and verify designs, ensure regulatory compliance, contribute to risk management, develop training materials, and represent

Qualifications

• Expertise in space management, cable routing, and cable management.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Degree in a relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Define & Manage Requirements – document electrical requirements, capture constraints and interfaces using structured processes (e.g., IBM DOORS).
• Design, Analyze & Verify – develop electrical system designs, conduct modeling and verification with the project team.
• Ensure Compliance & Quality – ensure designs meet regulatory and safety standards through technical reviews.
• Support Strategy & Risk Management – identify risks, support mitigation, and inform decisions for project success.
• Develop & Share Knowledge – create policies, training materials and promote knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate & Represent – work with IPTs and engage regulators, customers and suppliers.

Skills

Space management

Cable routing

Cable management

Team player

Independent under deadlines

Communication skills

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Assystem is seeking an Electrical Systems engineer to drive the design and verification of systems for the SMR nuclear power plant within the Fusion and Modular Nuclear Business Unit. You will help define architectures, specify high-performance equipment, and apply a rigorous systems engineering approach with cross-team collaboration.

You will manage requirements, analyze and verify designs, ensure regulatory compliance, contribute to risk management, develop training materials, and represent