Principal Electrical Design Engineer

17 hours ago

Helensburgh, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with a global engineering company that specialises in project management and consultancy services within the nuclear sector to recruit a Principle Electrical Design Engineer in Helensburgh, Scotland.

The Principle Electrical Design Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £78,000, car allowance and hybrid working. The key responsibility of this role is to deliver technical excellence in designing, specifying, and assessing electrical infrastructure systems to ensure safety, reliability, and operational efficiency in a high-hazard environment.

If you're a Principle Electrical Design Engineer and are looking to work for a global engineering company, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties
As a Principle Electrical Design Engineer you will:

Develop, specify, and assess high-quality electrical design packages for infrastructure projects.
Define reliability and operational requirements for electrical infrastructure systems.
Evaluate and approve maintenance work control procedures.
Assess designs, material conditions, and ageing mechanisms to maintain facility operations.
Promote safety and security as core values in all activities.
Ensure safety-related contracts meet requirements by acting as an informed and engaged customer.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Strong expertise in electrical engineering, particularly in: HV/MV distribution, LV distribution, Protection systems, Control & Instrumentation (C&I) systems, Electrical machines (e.g., synchronous motors, diesel alternators)
Ability to deliver innovative and cost-effective design modifications for plant and infrastructure.

Personal skills

The Principle Electrical Design Engineer role would suit someone who has:

Experience in the defence/nuclear or other high-hazard industries.
Degree or HNC in a relevant engineering discipline.
Security Clearance

Salary and benefits of the Principle Electrical Design Engineer role

Competitive salary of up to £78,000
Car allowance
Excellent benefits package

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful

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