Job Description
We’re supporting delivery on one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects in the Nuclear Sector, playing a key role in the commissioning of critical electrical systems within a nuclear environment.
This is an opportunity to work on a once-in-a-generation project, contributing to the safe energisation and handover of complex HV/EHV systems.
Key Responsibilities:
* Commissioning HV/EHV/LV electrical systems across the HPC site]
* Conducting protection relay testing (e.g. SEL, Siemens, ABB, GE)
* Verifying control logic, interlocks, and system functionality
* Supporting HV energisation planning and execution
* Interpreting SLDs, wiring diagrams, and schematics
* Working in line with nuclear safety standards and procedures
* Ensuring compliance with PTW, LOTO, and Electrical Safety Rules
Qualifications
Required Skills:
* Proven experience commissioning within highly regulated environments(nuclear, power generation, transmission, oil & gas)
Strong knowledge of:
* HV/EHV systems & electrical distribution
* Protection schemes and relay testing
* UPS / DC systems & control systems
* Ability to interpret complex electrical drawings
* Experience working under strict safety and regulatory frameworks
Required Qualifications:
* A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
Desirable Skills:
* Previous experience on nuclear new build projects
* Understanding of nuclear safety culture & configuration management.
Additional Information
Why join us?
We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.
At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.
Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.
In short you get:
* A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
* A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
* Private Medical Insurance
* Cycle & Tech Scheme
* Employee assistance programme
* Life insurance & Pension Scheme
* Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
* Flexible way of working (role dependent)
We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.
ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.