Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Newcastle, Warrington, Gloucester, Bristol or Knutsford (Flexible Working Available)
Salary: £65,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for a talented Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Energy team, delivering electrical engineering solutions across major projects within the nuclear and wider regulated sectors. You will lead design activities throughout the project lifecycle, from concept and detailed design through to installation and commissioning, while providing technical leadership and support to project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of electrical engineering designs and solutions.
• Produce specifications, technical reports, calculations, and design documentation.
• Support systems engineering activities and requirements capture.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements.
• Review and check technical deliverables from junior engineers.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring.
• Liaise with clients, regulators, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
• Support project planning, cost estimating, and risk management activities.

Skills & Experience

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership.
• Experience within nuclear or other highly regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of HV systems, including switchgear, transformers, generators, and grid connections.
• Experience preparing HV specifications, datasheets, and drawings (SLDs, protection and metering diagrams).
• Understanding of electrical system analysis and relevant industry standards (IEC, IEEE, BS, ONR guidance).
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills.

 

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
 
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