Job Description
MERITUS are recruiting for Electrical / Hardware Design Engineers to join our client based in Staffordshire to support the delivery of complex engineering solutions within the Nuclear industry.
ELECTRICAL / HARDWARE DESIGN ENGINEER - £NEG (ENQUIRE FOR DETAILS) - STONE, STAFFORDSHIRE - HYBRID WORKING - SC CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY REQUIRED - SECTOR: NUCLEAR
* Design and develop hardware systems using proprietary components, focusing on PLCs, MCCs, drives, controls, and switchgear.
* Produce and review detailed electrical designs, cabling schematics, and containment system layouts.
* Support site surveys and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver effective project solutions.
* Provide technical guidance and mentoring support to junior engineers within the wider team.
* Ensure all engineering activities comply with relevant safety, environmental, British, and international standards.
* Support the full project lifecycle from initial concept design through to final delivery and commissioning.
Skillset / experience required:
Essential:
* Proven experience designing electrical control panels, PLC systems, and low-voltage distribution systems.
* Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical and Microsoft Office applications.
* Degree or HND qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Experience working within highly regulated industrial environments.
* Eligibility to obtain UK SC Security Clearance.
Desirable:
* Previous experience within the Nuclear, Defence, Energy, or other highly regulated sectors.
* Experience with MCCs, drives, switchgear, and industrial control systems.
* Knowledge of relevant British and international engineering standards.
* Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers.
* Understanding of full project lifecycle delivery within systems integration environments.
Main Benefits:
* Negotiable salary (enquire for details)
* 28 days holiday + bank holidays
* 6.5% matched pension
* Private medical insurance
* Flexible / Hybrid working policy
This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing engineering team delivering critical infrastructure projects across the Nuclear sector. The role offers exposure to technically complex programmes, excellent long-term development opportunities, and the chance to work within a collaborative and innovative engineering environment.