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Your Role
Applies Engineering concepts and theories to deliver the development of designs, calculations and technical solutions for Babcock products and services across the Engineering Product Lifecycle. Works independently with occasional supervision, seeking guidance for complex situations Develops learning, skills and experience within discipline/domain. Provides mentoring to others.
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Job Title: Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Design Engineer
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Compensation: £43, + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF
At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as an Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Design Engineer at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.
The role
As an Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Design Engineer, your expertise will directly contribute to national security and public safety, while advancing your career in a dynamic engineering environment.
Day-to-day, you’ll be part of our Technical Authority team, supporting the design consultancy function for critical infrastructure projects. You’ll work on new designs, modifications, and life extension activities for control and instrumentation systems, applying design and safety processes across the full lifecycle.
1. Capturing and specifying system requirements.
2. Developing designs, drawings, and technical documentation.
3. Writing specifications and producing maintenance and commissioning documents.
4. Managing technical queries and design deviations.
5. Supporting implementation phases, including manufacturing, installation, and commissioning.
This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard.
Essential experience of the Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Design Engineer
6. Understanding of electrical control principles for control and instrumentation systems.
7. Familiarity with electrical instruments and their applications.
8. Awareness of regulations, legislation, and standards relevant to Control and Instrumentation engineering.
9. Ability to produce and interpret Control and Instrumentation schematics and technical documentation.
10. Experience following a typical design lifecycle.
Qualifications for the Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Design Engineer
11. Minimum HNC or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a Control and Instrumentation discipline.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPPI) security clearance for this role.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at