Electrical Engineer; Remote

Position: Electrical Engineer (Remote)
We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to work on a long term contract on a remote basis with occassional visits to Glasgow. Our client is seeking a candidate with a strong background in Nuclear and/or Defense. Rate is c £60-70 Umbrella per hour (or PAYE equivalent) About the Electrical Engineer role The position is responsible for the authorship, development, assessment, maintenance, and management of a full suite of Nuclear Infrastructure Design Substantiation documentation.

The role also provides technical governance across design changes, concessions, and safety-related engineering activities within a high-hazard environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES for the Electrical Engineer Author, develop, assess, maintain, and manage a suite of nuclear infrastructure design substantiation documents. Author, assess, and manage design changes and concessions across the project lifecycle. Present design substantiation materials to internal nuclear safety and due-process committees. Produce and develop Examination, Inspection, Maintenance & Testing (EIMT) schedules, operating procedures, and results to support design intent and safety case requirements throughout asset life.

Produce and/or assess Periodic Review of Safety (PRS) reports. Provide technical advice and direction to internal and external stakeholders, including engineering, safety, and project delivery teams. Develop scopes of work for Independent Technical Assessments (ITA) and Independent Peer Reviews (IPR). Apply a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge to utilise existing and emerging technologies. Apply appropriate theoretical and practical engineering methods across design, development, manufacture, construction, commissioning, operation, maintenance, decommissioning, and recycling of systems and assets within a nuclear or high-risk setting.

Produce robust technical justifications to support the authorisation of electrical design modifications within a high-hazard industry. Review technical reports and safety case submissions produced by external contractors. Check and review calculations and technical documents produced by other engineering staff. POSITION REQUIREMENTS for the Electrical Engineer Experience (Essential) Experienced Electrical Engineer with knowledge of industrial plant and machinery in both HV and LV environments (e.g., pumps, generators, lightning protection, control systems).

Strong understanding of current design standards and working practices, including British and European Standards. Theoretical and practical experience across concept design, detailed design, and construction stages for electrical engineering projects, ideally within industrial and/or maritime environments. Experience assessing electrical plant and equipment for hazard withstand capability. Demonstrated capability in authoring robust technical justifications and supporting documentation to enable approval of electrical design modifications within a high-hazard industry.

Experience working on multi-discipline engineering projects and providing integrated electrical engineering input. Experience (Desirable) Prior experience within nuclear, defence, or comparable high-hazard regulated environments. Familiarity with safety case development tools and methodologies (e.g., HAZID, HAZOP).

Experience with in the UK nuclear industry (civil or defence), particularly in the design and assessment of safety-related structures, systems, and components. Knowledge of UK and US nuclear regulatory frameworks and associated nuclear-specific codes and standards.

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