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Principal electrical engineer

Sunderland
Energy Job Search
Principal electrical engineer
€70,000 a year
Posted: 17 November
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Principal Electrical Engineer

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Company 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, sharing our knowledge, expertise and values to innovate and think differently about the energy transition. Drawing on more than 55 years of experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict safety requirements, we provide engineering, project management, digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked third in the world for nuclear engineering, ensuring a viable, efficient and reliable energy future for all.


Job Description

Assystem Energy & Infrastructure Ltd (AEIL) is looking to recruit Principal / Lead and Senior Electrical Engineers with demonstrable design experience in low‑voltage (LV), medium‑voltage (MV) and high‑voltage (HV) systems to support the significant growth in its EC&I business.


Missions

* 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, including 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
* Experience with electrical design tools such as eTAP or similar
* Coordination 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?

* 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 mental‑health support and virtual gym classes
* Professional and industry membership fees paid for


Qualifications

* Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills
* Experience leading EC&I engineers and designers
* In‑depth knowledge of electrical engineering in a highly regulated industry (e.g., nuclear, energy, offshore, aerospace)
* Application of appropriate engineering standards
* Development of continuous‑improvement processes and procedures
* Knowledge of European and international electrical standards and best practice
* Minimum of three years as a Senior Engineer or similar staff appointment
* Ability to work independently, using own initiative and motivation
* Experience with naval dockyard electrical systems and overhauling ageing equipment (desirable)
* Familiarity with MoD standards and procedures (desirable)
* Experience or interest in emerging digital technologies (desirable)
* Willingness to travel to customer and supplier sites as required (desirable)
* Experience in the development of quotations for new projects (desirable)


Additional Information

Many roles at Assystem are subject to security and export‑control restrictions. Applicants must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard and, for certain positions, higher levels of national‑security vetting requiring continuous residency in the UK.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote diversity within our company. Bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people's ability to dare are the only things that matter. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

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