Electrical Design Engineer - UK Nuclear

Company Description

⚡️💡 About Assystem
Assystem is a global leader committed to accelerating the energy transition. In the UK, our mission is to support major infrastructure and low-carbon energy projects with cutting-edge engineering and digital innovation. Our 8000 Switchers worldwide combine deep technical knowledge with a passion for progress to drive forward complex, high-stakes missions in nuclear and beyond.

🤝 Why Join the Community of Switchers?
As one of the top 3 nuclear engineering companies in the world, Assystem offers unmatched exposure to industry-defining projects. You’ll join a collaborative, international environment where your work has real impact. Your future team will support your development while helping to shape the future of energy.

Job Description

🚀 The Job Mission
This role supports the electrical systems design team within a major nuclear power plant project.
You’ll help develop safe, compliant systems for lighting and power outlet infrastructure.
Your missions will span design updates, interface support, and documentation control.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist in producing and updating system design documentation
• Support integration of operator instructions and control logic
• Participate in periodic testing planning and compliance checks
• Collaborate with other disciplines on equipment interface requirements
• Support system development across design, construction and commissioning phases
• Help maintain 3D model and functional diagrams within project tools
• Review and track design modification requests with guidance
• Contribute to knowledge sharing across your future team

Qualifications

🛠 Essential Skills

• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Understanding of the nuclear industry or similar sectors
• Exposure to reviewing technical documents
• Experience working on engineering projects in energy or infrastructure
• Ability to read and interpret diagrams and control logic

✔️ Desired Skills

• Exposure to radioprotection or instrumentation systems
• Familiar with RCC-E and electrical standards (e.g. BS7671)
• Awareness of testing and installation processes
• Experience with nuclear project tools or platforms
• Familiarity with EPR design or documentation

Additional Information

🌟 Why Apply?

This role suits a mid-level Electrical Design Engineer looking to work on major infrastructure without needing prior nuclear experience. You will develop your design capability on complex, long-term projects while gaining exposure to the rigour and scale of nuclear engineering within a globally respected consultancy.

Benefits include:
🏡 Hybrid Working Opportunity
🕒 Flexible working hours
🛡️ Market Leading Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
🏖️ 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
💼 Professional fees reimbursed
💰 Employee referral scheme
🤒 Competitive Sick Pay – Support when you need it
🏥 Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
💪 Free Digital Gym Access – Expert-led fitness classes
📞 24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of 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.