Senior Electrical Engineer

Assystem

Derby

Hybrid

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Attractive social benefits

Ongoing training

Holiday bonuses

Job summary

A global leader in energy transition in the UK is seeking a dedicated professional to design and manage electrical systems for nuclear power projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant discipline, proven experience in electrical services design, and excellent interpersonal skills. This full-time role offers hybrid work flexibility and attractive employee benefits, contributing to pioneering low-carbon energy solutions.

Qualifications

Proven experience in building electrical services design.
Expertise in cable management and routing.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Define and manage electrical requirements.
Design robust electrical systems and verify their performance.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

Skills

Electrical services design

Space management

Cable routing

Team player

Communication skills

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Overview

Assystem is a global leader committed to accelerating the energy transition. With 7,500 employees across 12 countries, we tackle the monumental task of switching to low-carbon energy. Our 55+ years of experience in highly regulated sectors ensure we deliver top-notch engineering, project management, and digital solutions.

Join the Fusion and Modular Nuclear Business Unit! Drive the cutting-edge design and development of electrical systems for the revolutionary SMR nuclear power plant. From defining system architecture to selecting and specifying high-performance equipment, you’ll play a key role in delivering a fully verified, world-class power station. Collaborate with top engineering teams across the project and apply a structured systems engineering approach to bring innovative electrical solutions to life.

Your mission

Define & Manage Requirements – Review, refine, and document high-level electrical requirements, ensuring they are testable and align with project needs. Capture constraints, interfaces, and quality attributes using structured processes (e.g., IBM DOORS).
Design, Analyze & Verify – Develop and implement robust electrical system/component designs that meet project specifications. Conduct functional analysis, modeling, and simulation to validate performance. Define and execute verification activities in collaboration with the Verification team, ensuring compliance through rigorous testing.
Ensure Compliance & Quality – Maintain engineering excellence throughout the SMR project lifecycle. Conduct technical reviews, provide key inputs to project technical review gates, and ensure designs meet regulatory and safety standards.
Support Strategy & Risk Management – Participate in capacity planning and contribute to long-term strategic goals. Identify potential risks, implement mitigation strategies, and support decision-making to enhance project success.
Develop & Share Knowledge – Establish and maintain policies, procedures, and best practices. Develop training materials and tools to support knowledge sharing across teams. Provide expert advice to project teams and integrated product teams (IPT).
Collaborate & Represent – Work closely with internal engineering teams to drive standardization and a commoditized approach to system and component development. Represent the electrical engineering function in meetings, working groups, and external engagements with regulators, customers, and suppliers.

Why Join

Over 55 years in nuclear engineering.
Ranked among the top 3 largest nuclear engineering companies.
Attractive social benefits, including an engaging Employee Committee and holiday bonuses.
Ongoing training with numerous career opportunities.
70% of our managers are promoted internally!
Hybrid work: 1-2 days remote per week

Qualifications

Essential Experience

Proven experience in building electrical services design
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

Additional Information

BPSS and SC required
Ability to travel to Assystem offices and customer sites within the UK
To undertake work packages supporting major UK and international Nuclear Clients
Previous experience in electrical power generation or the nuclear sector an advantage

Due to the nature of work to be undertaken, applicants will be required to meet certain residency criteria in order to attain a minimum level of UK security clearance if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people's ability to dare are the only things that matter. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

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