Electrical Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical engineering activities across Low Voltage (LV) and High Voltage (HV) systems (LV*, LK*, LL*, LI*, LJ*, LG*, 9LGE, 9LGJ).
• Support system engineering activities related to energy evacuation systems (GEA, GEV, GPA) where required.
• Work closely with building pilots , providing electrical expertise for: HT-HJ (Power Evacuation Platform)
• HF (Electrical Building)
• Contribute to the technical preparation, review, and acceptance of major electrical contracts, including: Power Transmission (SZ3001)
• Hydrochlorination / CTE (SZ3422)
• Plant demineralisation (SZ3421)
• Provide back-office engineering support during commissioning phases at HPC.
• Liaise with the Joint Design Office (JDO) to ensure timely and effective resolution of technical queries.
• Required Skills:
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Proven experience in electrical systems engineering (HV/LV)
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure or energy projects (nuclear experience desirable)
• Knowledge of power distribution systems and electrical design standards
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
• Required Qualifications:
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering , or equivalent military experience .
• Desirable Skills:
• Experience working on nuclear projects or within a highly regulated industry (e.g. energy, oil & gas, defence)
• Knowledge of CI-BOP scope and associated systems
• Experience with energy evacuation systems (GEA, GEV, GPA)
• Understanding of electrical buildings and infrastructure , including substations and power evacuation platforms
• Exposure to commissioning activities and on-site support during project delivery phases
• Experience reviewing and managing technical documentation and contractor deliverables
• Knowledge of UK and international electrical standards (e.g. IEC, BS, EDF standards)
• Previous collaboration with design offices or multidisciplinary engineering teams (e.g. JDO environment)
• Awareness of contract management and technical acceptance processes
• Chartered status or working towards CEng (IET or equivalent)
• Why join us?
• We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.
• At ALTEN, you'll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.
• Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.
• In short you get:
• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

Benefits

Additional Information

We are looking for an experienced Electrical System Engineer to join our System Pole team , supporting major UK nuclear infrastructure projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in complex, high-value engineering programmes, contributing to the delivery and commissioning of critical electrical systems.

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