Senior Electrical Engineer

ENGIE Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in Bristol is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design and support nuclear power projects. The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of experience in electrical systems design, especially in the nuclear industry. Responsibilities include technical leadership, managing design studies, and ensuring compliance with standards. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible work patterns, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

In-house canteen and gym facilities

Training and development opportunities

Team events and social activities

Qualifications

• Chartered or working towards Chartership, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience, including 5 years in the nuclear industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and team management to deliver work packages effectively.
• Lead design, renovation, and optimization studies for electrical systems.
• Coordinate and communicate on complex engineering problems between project stakeholders.
• Define ratings and technical specifications for equipment.

Skills

Electrical systems design

Nuclear safety functions

Project management

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Senior Electrical Engineer
Bristol, United Kingdom

Ready to engineer your positive impact? Then join Tractebel, part of the ENGIE Group, and our 5,600+ experts around the globe, driven by shaping a more sustainable world every day. It’s your chance to be part of the adventure of the century: accelerating the energy transition while enhancing people’s lives through meaningful projects. Make your contribution to carbon neutrality in markets like nuclear, renewables, power & gas, electrical grids, hydropower & dams, water resources & supply, desalination, complex & high-tech buildings, transport infrastructures, and ports & waterways. Are you ready to make a difference? Then we look forward to meeting you!

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on impactful projects around the world with a supportive, team-based environment and clear career progression.
• Active development of our people through complementary trainings within the ENGIE Group; international career evolution is possible.
• Competitive salary package, 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, and coverage of subscriptions for one relevant professional institute per year.
• Autonomy and flexible work patterns.
• In-house canteen and gym facilities; team events, and other social activities.

Your mission

We are looking for motivated and experienced Senior Electrical Engineers to work on the design of the Hinkley Point C (HPC) nuclear power plant, as well as our future pipeline of projects. There is also an opportunity to work on the Long Term Operation (LTO) project of Belgian nuclear power plants. You will provide your electrical expertise to successfully deliver our projects, in collaboration with clients, contractors, stakeholders and project teams.

Your key responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and team management to deliver work packages effectively.
• Coordinate and communicate on complex engineering problems between project stakeholders.
• Lead design, renovation, and optimization studies for electrical systems, ensuring compliance with local and international standards.
• Define ratings and technical specifications for equipment such as generators, transformers, motors, AC and DC boards, emergency systems, and cabling.
• Participate in factory acceptance and commissioning tests for electrical systems.
• Offer consulting expertise in electrical systems specific to nuclear generation units.
• Write and review component technical specifications (performance, scope of supply and limits of supply definition, design requirements, applicable criteria to be fulfilled, etc.).
• Provide technical review and respond to site queries and requested changes in a dynamic environment to support contractor activities on HPC site.

What we are looking for

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate would meet the following requirements and criteria:

• Bachelor’s or master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Chartered or working towards Chartership, or equivalent experience.
• Proven skills in electrical systems design and safety, including knowledge of nuclear safety functions and classification.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience, including 5 years in the nuclear industry.

Who you are

• Proactive, collaborative, and able to work within a multicultural team.
• Agile and self-motivated, focused on improving personal and team performance, with ability to generate innovative solutions.
• Experience on major infrastructure projects and ability to deliver high-quality work packages to schedule.
• Open to new challenges, eager to learn, and willing to take responsibility while supporting others.

Who we are

Our top priorities are people, ethics, safety, and sustainability. With Tractebel, you are positioned to make a positive impact on global net-zero targets. Our people come first, and our strength is in our diversity. We welcome all applicants and remain committed to an inclusive workplace.

Find out more about Tractebel, our activities and why you should join us here.

As part of the ENGIE Group, your career path in pioneering low-carbon solutions around the world knows no limits. Every day is your opportunity to shape a more sustainable world.

Nos valeurs

L’inclusion et la diversité sont au cœur de notre politique de ressources humaines. Nous assurons l’égalité des chances entre tous les candidats et sommes engagés à créer l’environnement de travail le plus accessible possible.

Information at a glance

Posting Start Date: 8/26/25 | Requisition ID: 52787