Senior Electrical Design Engineer

NRL is currently recruiting a  Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join one of our leading clients in their Nuclear Power Engineering and Technical Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high-performing project team within a critical sector, supporting the delivery of complex engineering works on a key site within the UK’s nuclear fleet.
You’ll work within a highly regulated environment and collaborate with a range of stakeholders to ensure the safe, timely, and efficient execution of engineering projects. You’ll be supported by experienced professionals and offered development opportunities to grow your project delivery and leadership skills in a respected, forward-thinking organisation.

This role will be based at one of our Energy offices (Newcastle, Warrington, Gloucester or Knutsford). We put flexibility at the heart of what we do and we’re happy to consider flexible working patterns. Key responsibilities could include:

Lead the development of EC&I designs and solutions across the full project lifecycle from bid generation, through concept and detailed design development to installation and commissioning
Prepare technical documentation, specifications, and design justifications for safety-critical systems
Work on systems integration, testing and validation of PLC, SCADA and simulator systems
Support requirements capture and systems engineering approach for new architectures
Demonstrate knowledge of the practical aspects of implementing engineering designs and understand the use of standards and compliance with regulatory requirements in an engineering environment
Manage and check deliverables from junior engineers to ensure compliance and quality
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers
Interface with clients, regulators, and project stakeholders on technical matters
Ensure designs meet nuclear safety, cybersecurity, and quality standards
Support project planning, cost estimating, and risk management activities
Produce high-quality technical reports
Build and maintain valuable relationships with clients, partners and peers
Skills and Qualifications (the following list outlines desirable skills and qualifications. While these attributes are valued, we understand that applicants may not possess all of them. We therefore encourage applications from individuals with relevant experience and potential):

MEng, MSc, BEng or BSc or equivalent in EC&I or another relevant discipline
Chartered or near Chartered Engineer status with a relevant professional body (we will support you)
An awareness of civil nuclear plant systems, structures and components and associated design and assessment guidelines (or relevant engineering principles from other highly regulated industries)
Knowledge or EC&I principals, design tools and relevant guidelines, standards and practices (e.g., BS, IEC, IEEE – in particular IEC 61508, 61511, 61513, 61226 and ONR SAPs / TAGS)
Knowledge and experience in the systematic design lifecycle of a C&I system; including specification, design, assessment, verification, testing, installation, commissioning and maintenance of safety or process critical I&C Systems
Ability to simplify complex problems
Knowledge of high integrity hardware or software-based control systems for industrial equipment
Knowledge of Systems Engineering and system conceptual design is desirable
Experience in producing and checking high-quality technical deliverables
Motivated team member with the ability to work to deadlines and communicate project progress
Good communication skills and ability to articulate information to a broad range of stakeholders
Committed to Continuous Professional Development 

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
 
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