Electrical Engineer

Altrad Services; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support critical projects within the nuclear sector. This role, primarily home-based, involves compliance with safety and security standards while ensuring the integrity of complex engineering projects. Ideal candidates will possess at least 5 years of relevant experience, a degree in engineering, and familiarity with high-hazard environments.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience assessing electrical installation designs (HV/LV).
• Experience working within nuclear or a similar high-hazard environment.
• Chartered Engineer status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project and design documentation.
• Prepare and review safety reports and technical justifications.
• Provide technical advice to stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical installation design assessment

Technical justification production

Application of engineering knowledge

Multi-discipline project electrical input

Nuclear systems knowledge

Education

Engineering degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

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We are the leading provider of infrastructure services. At Altrad, we transform our nation’s critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably.

With over 11,000 talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore.

Join a Leading Organisation in the Nuclear Industry.

As an Electrical Engineer within the nuclear defence sector, you will play a key role in the design, development, and maintenance of critical electrical systems supporting national defence infrastructure. The position involves ensuring compliance with stringent safety, regulatory, and security standards while contributing to the reliability and integrity of complex engineering projects.

This role is predominantly home-based, offering flexibility in day-to-day working arrangements, with occasional visits to site required for project meetings, inspections, and system commissioning activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, assess, and maintain project and design documentation, including design changes and concessions.
• Produce and manage EIMT schedules, operating procedures, and results to meet design and safety case requirements.
• Prepare and review safety reports and technical justifications for electrical design modifications.
• Provide technical advice and oversight to internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct Independent Technical and Peer Reviews (ITA/IPR).
• Apply specialist engineering knowledge to the design, operation, and maintenance of systems in nuclear or high-risk environments.
• Review and verify calculations, technical reports, and safety case submissions from colleagues and contractors.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience assessing electrical installation designs (HV/LV).
• Proven ability to produce robust technical justifications for electrical design modifications.
• Strong application of general and specialist engineering knowledge to existing and emerging technologies.
• Experience providing electrical input on multi-discipline projects.
• Engineering degree in a relevant discipline
• Incorporated engineer (or equivalent experience)
• Experience working within nuclear or a similar high-hazard environment.
• Familiarity with full lifecycle engineering processes in nuclear or comparable high-risk industries.
• Knowledge of safety case development and hazard analysis techniques (e.g. HAZID/HAZOP).
• Chartered Engineer

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation at the forefront of the nuclear industry.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering Services and Construction

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Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom