Safety System Design Engineer

Overview

Safety System Design Engineers – Driving Innovation in Nuclear Safety. Join a dynamic team at the forefront of nuclear engineering as a Safety System Design Engineer. This role is for a high-profile, three-year project based in Warrington, focusing on designing and implementing critical safety systems that ensure operational excellence and regulatory compliance. The role is in a hybrid environment and involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop electrical, control, and instrumentation solutions that protect people, assets, and the environment.

• Contribute to the design and implementation of safety-related electrical, control, and instrumentation systems for a regulated nuclear project.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop robust safety solutions that meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Apply safety lifecycle processes, perform risk assessments, and utilize functional safety methodologies.

• Proven experience in electrical, control, and instrumentation engineering with a strong focus on safety system design
• Expertise in designing and verifying safety-related control systems in accordance with relevant nuclear industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency in safety lifecycle processes, risk assessment, and functional safety methodologies (e.g., IEC 61508, IEC 61513)
• Strong technical knowledge of control system architectures, hardware, and software integration
• Ability to interpret and apply complex technical specifications and regulatory guidelines
• Excellent problem-solving skills combined with attention to detail and a proactive approach to safety

• Experience working on nuclear or other highly regulated infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with digital instrumentation and control systems, including PLCs and SCADA
• Knowledge of project management principles and experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Exposure to safety case development and safety audit processes
• Certification in functional safety or related professional qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in safety system design, ideally within the nuclear or energy sector

• Willingness to work on-site at the Warrington location, with flexible hybrid working arrangements available
• Commitment to working a minimum of 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Eligibility to obtain necessary security clearances for access to nuclear facilities (if applicable)

Ready to advance your engineering career in a role where safety meets innovation? Apply today and become an essential part of a project that’s shaping the future of nuclear safety systems.