Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Morson Edge; Risley; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to work on innovative projects. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in electrical systems design and a proven track record in the nuclear or regulated industries. This position offers a flexible work location and a competitive salary of £48,000 – £62,500 plus benefits including bonus, pension contributions, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus up to 12.5%

Benefits allowance of £2,200 for bespoke package

Private medical insurance

28 days holiday plus public holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical power distribution systems and components.
• Strong background in developing design solutions from concept to detailed design.
• Familiarity with common electrical design codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Translate high-level electrical requirements into validated designs.
• Collaborate with verification teams for testing activities.
• Represent electrical engineering in project teams.

Skills

Electrical engineering design lifecycle knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Model-Based Systems Engineering knowledge

Job description

Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Electrical Systems
Flexible location: Derby, Warrington, / Hybrid
£48,000 – £62,500 + Excellent benefits

Overview

We are Rolls‑Royce SMR, and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry – a once‑in‑a‑career opportunity for those excited by a challenge. This is more than just a job; it’s a legacy.

Responsibilities

• Translate high‑level electrical requirements into validated system/component designs.
• Design and implement electrical solutions that meet project needs, ensuring testability and compliance.
• Collaborate with verification teams to define and carry out testing activities.
• Use modelling and simulation to confirm functional performance and compliance with requirements.
• Represent electrical engineering in project teams, technical reviews, and with external stakeholders (including regulators and customers).
• Work across multidisciplinary teams to drive standardisation and best practice.
• Identify and mitigate risks while supporting long‑term planning and strategy.

Qualifications

• Minimum level of experience, training, and qualification; 75% of requirements suffices.
• Strong background in electrical engineering and proven ability to work through the full design lifecycle – specification, installation, commissioning and maintenance of safety‑critical electrical systems.
• Experience in electrical power distribution systems and components, with knowledge of common electrical design codes and standards.
• Track record of developing design solutions from concept to detailed design, using robust processes and trade‑off studies to deliver optimum outcomes.
• Familiarity with systems engineering methodologies, ideally including Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) applied to control and instrumentation (C&I) systems.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to apply appropriate methods to justify and underpin design solutions.
• Excellent communication skills – able to take complex information and present it clearly to colleagues, stakeholders and regulators.
• Previous experience within the nuclear industry desirable; a record of working across the electrical system lifecycle in a regulated industry (Nuclear, Defence, Aerospace, Rail, Automotive, Oil & Gas, etc.) would be a benefit.

Pay and Benefits

• Salary: £48,000 – £62,500 (DOE) plus performance‑related bonus up to 12.5%
• Benefits allowance: £2,200 per annum for bespoke package.
• Pension: 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
• Holiday: 28 days (+ public holidays); buy or sell up to 4 days.
• Private medical insurance: BUPA single cover healthcare.
• Life assurance: 6× pensionable pay.
• One‑off payment: £250 for home office purchases.

About Rolls‑Royce SMR

Rolls‑Royce SMR is a rare employer that blends the world‑class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start‑up mission. We’re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet and share a pace and energy that is palpable, driven by leaders who bring passion, energy and determination.

Culture

We are committed to ensuring our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. Diverse teams are more innovative and yield better results, and our culture values inclusion, growth and the opportunity to shape the future of the SMR power station industry.

Application Process

• Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Basic financial probity check

Your candidate experience is our utmost importance. If you are not yet ready to apply, please contact (contact details removed) to arrange a confidential conversation with a recruitment partner.