HV Electrical Engineer - Nuclear
Location:, Bristol (hybrid working)
Salary: Competitive + benefits (perm)
Are you an HV Electrical Engineer who wants to work on genuinely next generation nuclear projects rather than just keeping legacy assets running?
iO Associates are partnered with a global turnkey supplier into nuclear, solar, geothermal and wider power generation. You'll be joining the team in Almondsbury, working on the electrical systems that underpin a new, unfailingly safe and secure source of clean energy.
The role
You'll sit within the engineering team, focusing on the design and analysis of HV and LV electrical systems for a new nuclear power plant. It's a hands-on design role where you'll be:
* Developing requirements and design specifications for electrical systems.
* Performing system studies and calculations (load flow, short circuit, protection etc.).
* Reading, interpreting and producing electrical schematics, SLDs and wiring diagrams.
* Contributing to licensing / regulatory conformance evaluations.
* Owning elements of cable routing and associated analysis.
* Supporting vendor selection and technical vetting.
* Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams (I&C, mechanical, systems, safety).
You'll be working in and around 1kV / HV environments, and will have exposure to tools such as ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD (or similar).
About you
You don't need to have a career's worth of nuclear experience behind you - but you do need solid fundamentals in HV electrical design and a genuine interest in low carbon power.
We're looking for:
* A degree in Electrical Engineering (or closely related discipline).
* 2-5 years' experience in electrical design or analysis - ideally in power generation, nuclear, transmission & distribution, or heavy industry/COMAH environments.
* Good working knowledge of electrical design methods, standards and regulatory requirements.
* Ability to produce clear, accurate technical documents and design deliverables with minimal rework.
* Experience with one or more tools such as ETAP, PowerFactory, PSCAD (or similar power systems analysis packages).
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
Nice to have (not essential):
* Experience on systems such as on-site distribution (AC/DC), off-site interfaces (switchyard), grounding & lightning protection, plant lighting, battery systems, comms or diesel generators.
* Exposure to nuclear standards/regulatory guidance (e.g. NUREG, IEEE, IEC, EPRI) or COMAH sites.
* A Master's in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Why join?
* Work at the forefront of Nuclear technology.
* Join a growing, multidisciplinary team where your input is visible and valued.
* Clear opportunities for career development as the programme scales.
* A genuinely mission driven environment, focused on clean, reliable energy.
Interested?
To find out more (or to apply with a CV), contact Tommy Collishaw at iO Associates