C&I / Electrical Engineer Locations: Based in Glasgow with regular travel to Sizewell B (Suffolk) We are looking for talented engineers in the early stages of their career (graduate to 4 year experience) to work with the EDF Electrical Team in Glasgow (6 Atlantic Quay, Robertson Street, Glasgow, G2 8JD) as a C&I / Electrical Engineer.
The role will involve support to the design and management of cabling systems at Sizewell B power station (IP16 4UR).
The successful candidate will have a keen interest in a career in the nuclear industry and be driven to work and learn valuable engineering skills in a dynamic environment.
The successful candidate will work alongside experienced Electrical, System and Project Engineers to support the safe and reliable operation of existing electrical systems, as well as major new modifications to plant as part plant lifetime extension activities.
Disciplines Considered We will consider engineers who have graduated within the last 4/5 years in the following disciplines at a BEng / BSc level or degree equivalent with relevant industrial experience: Electrical and Electronic Engineering C&I Control and Instrumentation Relevant experience in industrial cabling design, or electrical/C&I role since graduation is beneficial, but not expected.
Duration of Position Full-time (38h/week) initial fixed duration of 1 year role, with a view to make permanent on completion of the initial contract.
The role will commence in early 2025, subject to completion of the security vetting process.
The Role The successful applicant will be based in Glasgow, with time split between both the EDF and Risktec offices (9 George Square, Glasgow G2 1DY) in the city centre.
Anticipated 2 days per week within the EDF offices, and 3 days per week in the Risktec office hybrid working will be available on agreement with EDF and Risktec line management during the role tenure.
The role will also require travel to Sizewell B Power Station to support the Electrical System Engineering Group and Project Teams based on site.
Any costs associated with travel to Sizewell B will be covered by expenses.
As a C&I / Electrical Engineer, you will work alongside a team of experienced engineers across the central and site-based teams.
The role will involve the management of cabling systems on site and will support projects involved in modifications to major plant items.
On a day-to-day basis, this work will involve, but is not limited to the following: Support to the management of cabling design and management via the CADMEC system.
This will involve: Operation and manipulation of site cable tracking programme.
Reviewing and conducting modifications within cable tracking programme and ensuring compliance with site and programme regulations.
Close out activities at the back end of projects.
Ensuring that project risk is managed throughout station processes and that quality is maintained through all aspects of the engineering process.
Implement changes to plant, where required, using the Engineering Change process.
Undertake equipment reliability reviews and plant walkdowns.
Take part in condition monitoring of plant to ensure the smooth and continued reliability of the plant.
Review of preventative maintenance routines for the identification and implementation of changes to the operation and maintenance of the power station within internal and regulatory frameworks.
Assist in providing technical advice during the development and implementation large investment projects.
Identification and management of critical spares and equipment obsolescence.
As part of this role, you will gain a broad and in depth understanding of risk management, design and operations within a large generating site.
There have been a large number of Risktec junior engineers who have been employed at Sizewell B recently.
Many of these have developed very quickly and a high proportion have gone in permanent positions on site.
A development and mentoring strategy, with oversight from Risktec Principal Engineers, will be in place to ensure that the successful candidate is provided with the training and support required.
Security Clearance Checks Due to the nature of the work, the candidates must have a suitable background that will allow them to achieve UK security clearance (please note that this is very difficult to achieve within the timescales for non-UK nationals, and you will subject to a screening process prior to interview to ensure that you meet the security clearance criteria).
By applying for this role you will be agreeing to undertake initial security clearance screening and will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility for security clearance.
Other Requirements This opportunity has high visibility and maintains a valuable profile for us through which you will form part of our client facing team as such, excellent interpersonal and written skills are required.
It is desirable that candidates have their own transport/clean driving license.
Salary Package A competitive rate is offered to reflect experience level.
What our Engineers say: One of the main highlights for me was being embedded in a team of multidisciplinary engineers within the Clients site who you cannot help but learn from every day; I give credit to this aspect of the program for really helping to broaden my knowledge into other disciplines, particularly mechanical and C&I.
If you are looking to the next step in your career in power, equipment reliability and asset integrity, or simply looking for an opportunity to broaden your knowledge of engineering processes in the real world then I would recommend considering becoming a member of the team.
Leanne, Senior Engineer How to Apply We are looking for driven and conscientious individuals to form a part of the Risktec team supporting major projects for EDF.
If you feel you have the ability, aptitude, and ambition to join us, please send us your CV and cover letter including your achievements and background stating why you are a strong fit for this role.
Travel and Location A clean full driving is mandatory as this role is based in central Glasgow, with time split between the EDF and Risktec offices.
Regular travel to Sizewell B power station will also be required.
Please note, the costs of any travel from Glasgow to Sizewell will be covered by expenses.
Please ensure that you have made yourself aware of the location and that you have considered your travel and accommodation arrangements to and from work when applying.
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