Senior EC&I Engineer

Assystem GmbH; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive social benefits

Ongoing training opportunities

Hybrid work: 1-2 days remote per week

Internal promotion opportunities

Job summary

Assystem GmbH in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an electrical engineer to define and manage requirements and ensure compliance with project specifications. The role includes designing robust electrical systems and collaborating with teams while offering attractive social benefits.

The ideal candidate will participate in risk management and knowledge sharing, with opportunities for ongoing training. The position allows for hybrid work with 1-2 days remote per week, making it ideal for skilled engineers looking for career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Define & Manage Requirements for electrical systems and document high-level requirements.
• Design and verify electrical system/component designs that meet specifications.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support capacity planning and contribute to strategic goals.
• Establish and maintain engineering policies and best practices.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams and represent electrical function in engagements.

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

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.