Job Description
Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world. Every day, our 7,500 switchers located in 12 countries connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low‑carbon energy. We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Drawing on more than 55 years of experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects. The Group is currently ranked third in the world for nuclear engineering, ensuring a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all.
Your future team
Assystem Energy & Infrastructure Ltd (AEIL) is looking to recruit Principal / Lead and Senior Electrical Engineers. Candidates will bring demonstrable design experience in specialisms across a wide range of systems – Low Voltage (LV), High Voltage (HV), and Medium Voltage (MV) – to support the significant growth in its EC&I business.
Your missions
As a Senior or Principal / Lead Electrical Engineer, you will be directly involved in our most exciting projects across a wide portfolio of client projects and framework agreements. Core responsibilities will include:
* Design of LV, HV & MV distribution, protection and control systems
* Switchgear design
* Design substantiation and verification
* Development and review of schematic drawings and single line diagrams
* Development of HV/MV/LV system studies – protection coordination, earthing, arc flash, voltage regulation, load flow and fault level reports
* Detailed design covering all aspects of high and medium voltage equipment
* Detailed design of secondary control and protection systems
* Specification, selection and procurement of LV, HV & MV equipment
* Use of electrical design tools (eTAP or similar)
* Co‑ordination and management of sub‑contract specialist suppliers
* Delivery of design packages throughout the project lifecycle, from concept to commissioning
Why join the community of Switchers
Assystem is one of the top 3 largest nuclear engineering companies. This is an exciting opportunity to progress your career and assist in the delivery of defence design and safety engineering projects, with opportunities for further development and progression within the company. We also offer competitive benefits, including:
* 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
* 8% company pension contributions
* Healthcare cash‑plan for dental, medical and physical care
* Employee assistance programme with 24/7 access to free mental health support, virtual gym classes and more
* Professional and industry membership fees paid for
Qualifications
To be successful you should have:
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills
* Experience of team and technical leadership within EC&I projects
* In‑depth knowledge of electrical engineering in highly regulated industries (e.g., nuclear, energy, offshore, aerospace)
* Experience applying appropriate engineering standards
* Ability to develop processes and procedures for continuous improvement and efficiency
* Knowledge and application of European and international standards and electrical engineering best practice
* Independence, initiative and motivation
* Minimum three years of experience as a Senior Engineer or equivalent staff appointment
Desirable
* Experience with naval dockyard electrical systems
* Experience with overhauling ageing equipment
* Experience using configuration management, issue management and project management tools
* Experience in AMTECH / Trimble ProDesign
* Ability to manage and work within virtual teams
* Familiarity with MoD standards and procedures
* Interest in emerging digital technologies
* Willingness to travel to customer and supplier sites at various locations
* Experience in developing quotations for new projects
Additional Information
Please be aware that many roles at Assystem are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions can limit eligibility based on nationality, place of birth and past nationalities.
All applicants must, as a minimum, achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of national security vetting, typically requiring 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the level.
We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and to fostering 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 the ability to dare are the only things that matter – bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.
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