Senior C&I Engineer - Nuclear Power Systems

• Provide technical expertise across the full design and development lifecycle of C&I systems for the SMR nuclear power plant.
• Drive cross‑functional engineering collaboration.
• Guide teams in structured systems‑engineering methodologies.
• Ensure technical decisions are robust, compliant and aligned with overall plant architecture and programme objectives.
• Work with process, mechanical and systems engineering teams to translate high‑level requirements into C&I system specifications.
• Collaborate with C&I Functional Architects to define system implementation requirements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant international standards (IEC 61513, IEC 61226, IEC 61508).
• Lead verification and validation planning.
• Support lifecycle processes, safety case development, regulatory engagement and supply chain assurance.
• Coach and mentor less‑experienced engineers, providing technical leadership across the discipline.

Requirements

• Previous experience within the nuclear industry is preferable.
• Proven record across the design and implementation lifecycle of C&I systems in a highly regulated environment.
• Understanding of system and component qualification.
• Design and development experience in one or more areas: Systems engineering methodologies, including requirements management and systems integration.
• Design safety assessments and assurance activities.
• Protection systems – hardwired or programmable.
• Analogue electronics design and FPGA development.
• Industrial plant process control systems and automation.
• C&I instrumentation.
• Data management and processing systems – DCS, SCADA, PLCs or FPGA‑based platforms.
• Physical integration of C&I plant – panels, junction boxes, installation and wiring design.
• Cabling design and management including specification, routing, terminations, installation, commissioning and testing.
• Environmental qualification – EMI/RFI, DSEAR, ATEX and related performance standards.
• Deep knowledge and experience across the lifecycle of safety‑ or process‑critical C&I systems.
• Strong understanding of designing systems resilient to faults.
• Practical knowledge of relevant industry standards including IEC 61513, IEC 61226 and IEC 61508.
• Strong communication skills, able to present complex information clearly, including to regulators.
• Experience providing technical oversight and discharging the intelligent customer role.
• Degree‑qualified in electrical, electronics, instrumentation, control systems or mechatronics (or equivalent experience).

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Hard Skills

• C&I Systems Design
• Systems Engineering Methodologies
• Analogue Electronics Design
• FPGA Development
• Data Management Systems
• Process Control Systems
• Cabling Design
• Environmental Qualification
• Safety Assessments
• Requirements Management

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Technical Leadership
• Mentoring

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