Senior Electrical Engineer

Sunderland - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 07-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Your future team:

Are you an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer with a passion for medium to high voltage systems Were looking for someone like you to join a team of talented engineers working our most challenging and rewarding projects across a wide range of client portfolios and framework agreements.

Your missions:

As a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in medium to high voltage systems youll be at the forefront of designing and delivering cutting-edge electrical solutions from 33kV to 230VAC. Your expertise in high voltage distribution protection and control systems will be key in ensuring all projects comply with the highest industry standards and regulations. You will be required to:

Lead the design and delivery of electrical systems focusing on medium to high voltage applications ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and best practices.

Produce detailed design deliverables including specifications for transformers and switchboards that meet project and client requirements.

Drive project success by preparing and securing high/medium voltage design jobs contributing to bids and proposals and showcasing our technical capabilities.

Collaborate closely with project teams ensuring all design and delivery stages meet the projects technical and safety requirements.

Inspire and guide a team of engineers ensuring the timely and budget-conscious delivery of complex projects.

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 to get money back on dental medical physical care

Employee assistance programme including 24/7 access to free mental health support virtual gym classes and more

Get professional and industry membership fees paid for.

Qualifications :

Qualifications/Skills to be successful:

Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.

Membership in a professional institution (e.g. IET) is required.

Chartered Engineer status is highly desirable.

Proven experience in designing high and medium voltage distribution protection and control systems.

Extensive knowledge of electrical regulations standards and best practices particularly in regulated industries.

A track record of successfully leading and mentoring electrical engineers through the design and delivery process.

Demonstrated ability to prepare winning bids for high voltage design projects highlighting both technical and commercial strengths.

Proficiency in electrical design tools like AMTECH/Trimble ETAP and SKM.

Experience with Naval electrical systems and MoD standards is highly desirable.

Additional Information :

Please be aware that many roles at Assystem are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality any nationalities you may have previously held and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation.

All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote as well as foster 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 our peoples ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

Your future team:Are you an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer with a passion for medium to high voltage systems Were looking for someone like you to join a team of talented engineers working our most challenging and rewarding projects across a wide range of client portfolios and framework agree...