CE&I Designer

Position: CE&I Designer (Contract)
CE&I Designer – Nuclear Decommissioning Projects (General Overview)

Role

Summary:

The CE&I (Control, Electrical & Instrumentation) Designer supports nuclear decommissioning and legacy facility projects by producing high-quality design packages, drawings, and technical documentation. The role involves working within multi-disciplinary teams to develop safe, compliant, and fit-for-purpose CE&I solutions aligned with project requirements, industry standards, and regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop CE&I design deliverables including:

* Electrical schematics

* Cable routing layouts

* Loop diagrams and termination drawings

* Instrumentation data sheets

* Control system architecture drawings

* Support the production of design documentation such as Basis of Design, Technical Specifications, Calculations, and Design Justification Reports.

* Work within established nuclear design processes including configuration control, quality assurance procedures, and engineering change systems.

* Collaborate with engineers from CE&I, mechanical, civil, and process disciplines to develop integrated design solutions for decommissioning equipment, handling systems, remote operations, and plant modifications.

* Participate in design reviews, hazard studies (e.g., HAZOPs), and constructability assessments.

* Produce designs suitable for construction, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and maintainability.

Essential Skills & Experience

* Experience in CE&I design within regulated industries, ideally nuclear or similarly high-hazard environments.

* Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Micro Station, or other electrical drafting tools.

* Understanding of:

* Low-voltage distribution

* Instrumentation and control systems

* Safety-related systems

* Cable selection and routing

* Familiarity with nuclear quality standards (e.g., BS, IEC, IEEE).

* Ability to interpret engineering drawings and work within formal change-control processes.

Desirable Experience

* Previous involvement in decommissioning, remote handling, waste retrieval, or legacy plant upgrade projects.

* Knowledge of Sellafield, Magnox, or other UK nuclear site processes and engineering workflows.

* Experience supporting installation, commissioning, or testing phases.

* Awareness of cybersecurity considerations for control systems.

Personal Attributes

* Detail-focused with a commitment to producing high-quality, compliant design output.

* Strong problem-solving ability with a practical, safety-driven approach.

* Able to work independently as well as collaboratively.

* Comfortable working within structured, highly regulated environments