Junior Electrical Design Engineer

This role is based in Bridgwater with a hybrid working pattern. Candidates should live within commuting distance or be open to relocation support.

The role supports electrical design activities during nuclear power plant construction.
Your future team responds to site technical queries and protects the integrity of the design.
The position offers early-career engineers exposure to complex multidisciplinary engineering challenges.

Review site technical queries and gather required electrical design input data
Produce technical assessments and complete engineering calculations supporting electrical systems
Evaluate impacts of site activities on electrical design integrity
Support closure of electrical design open points following design package delivery
Identify emerging technical risks and escalate open points proactively
Capture lessons learned to improve engineering processes and documentation
Assess modification requests and confirm applicability to electrical systems
Coordinate with layout engineers to ensure accurate 2D and 3D model integration
Support commissioning teams with preparation of electrical test documentation
Report progress and technical updates during team engineering meetings

Qualifications :

Nuclear experience is not essential but is of course welcome. If you have worked within a highly regulated environment your skills and approach are highly transferable and of strong interest to us.

We also recognise that the perfect candidate rarely exists. If you feel you meet around 80% of the criteria and are motivated to develop further we would strongly encourage you to apply

Degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline
Electrical design experience within engineering projects
Demonstrated experience performing cable sizing and electrical calculations
Knowledge of electrical networks protection systems and earthing principles
Experience supporting installation of transformers and electrical switchboards
Ability to produce clear technical documentation and engineering assessments
Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering project environments
Ability to manage workload and deliver engineering outputs to deadlines
Understanding of electrical system integration within plant layout models

Additional Information :

Join us at Assystem and be part of a global team delivering some of the most exciting and complex engineering projects in the world. This is your chance to shape the UKs energy future while developing your expertise in a unique environment.

Benefits include:
Hybrid Working Opportunity
Flexible working hours
Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
25 days paid annual leave bank holidays option to buy or sell days
Professional fees reimbursed
Employee referral scheme
Competitive Sick Pay Support when you need it
Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
Free Digital Gym Access Expert-led fitness classes
24/7 Employee Support Line Mental health financial & legal help

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 :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time