Junior Electrical Engineer
CV-LibraryBristolpermanentPosted: 28 April 2026
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⚡️💡 About Assystem
Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic nuclear infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements.
Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.
🤝 Why Join the Community of Switchers?
You will be joining your future team on one of the UK’s most significant nuclear new build projects, working alongside experienced engineers and specialists in a highly structured environment. This is an ideal opportunity to build your commissioning experience while being supported by senior engineers and clear development pathways.
Benefits include:
🏡 Hybrid Working Opportunity
🕒 Flexible working hours
🛡️ Market Leading Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
💼 Professional fees covered fully
💰 Employee referral scheme
🤒 Competitive Sick Pay - Support when you need it
🏥 Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
📞 24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help
… and more
Job Description
🚀This role is based in Bristol with a hybrid working pattern. Candidates should live within commuting distance or be open to relocation support.
The role supports electrical design activities during nuclear power plant construction. Your future team responds to site technical queries and protects the integrity of the design. The position offers early-career engineers exposure to complex multidisciplinary engineering challenges.
Review site technical queries and gather required electrical design input data
Produce technical assessments and complete engineering calculations supporting electrical systems
Evaluate impacts of site activities on electrical design integrity
Support closure of electrical design open points following design package delivery
Identify emerging technical risks and escalate open points proactively
Capture lessons learned to improve engineering processes and documentation
Assess modification requests and confirm applicability to electrical systems
Coordinate with layout engineers to ensure accurate 2D and 3D model integration
Support commissioning teams with preparation of electrical test documentation
Report progress and technical updates during team engineering meetings
Qualifications
Nuclear experience is not essential, but is of course welcome. If you have worked within a highly regulated environment, your skills and approach are highly transferable and of strong interest to us.
We also recognise that the perfect candidate rarely exists. If you feel you meet around 80% of the criteria and are motivated to develop further, we would strongly encourage you to apply
Degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline
Electrical design experience within engineering projects
Demonstrated experience performing cable sizing and electrical calculations
Knowledge of electrical networks, protection systems and earthing principles
Experience supporting installation of transformers and electrical switchboards
Ability to produce clear technical documentation and engineering assessments
Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering project environments
Ability to manage workload and deliver engineering outputs to deadlines
Understanding of electrical system integration within plant layout models
Additional Information
🌟 Join us at Assystem and be part of a global team delivering some of the most exciting and complex engineering projects in the world. This is your chance to shape the UK’s energy future while developing your expertise in a unique environment.
Benefits include:
🏡 Hybrid Working Opportunity
🕒 Flexible working hours
🛡️ Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
🏖️ 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
💼 Professional fees reimbursed
💰 Employee referral scheme
🤒 Competitive Sick Pay – Support when you need it
🏥 Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
💪 Free Digital Gym Access – Expert-led fitness classes
📞 24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help
NOTICE TO CANDIDATES ON RECRUITMENT FRAUD - We are committed to safeguarding candidates from fraudulent activity associated with our recruitment process. Please note that we will never offer specialist CV writing services, request payment or ask for sensitive personal information during the recruitment process.
We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future
⚡️💡 About Assystem
Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic nuclear infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements.
Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.
🤝 Why Join the Community of Switchers?
You will be joining your future team on one of the UK’s most significant nuclear new build projects, working alongside experienced engineers and specialists in a highly structured environment. This is an ideal opportunity to build your commissioning experience while being supported by senior engineers and clear development pathways.
Benefits include:
🏡 Hybrid Working Opportunity
🕒 Flexible working hours
🛡️ Market Leading Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
💼 Professional fees covered fully
💰 Employee referral scheme
🤒 Competitive Sick Pay - Support when you need it
🏥 Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
📞 24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help
… and more
Job Description
🚀This role is based in Bristol with a hybrid working pattern. Candidates should live within commuting distance or be open to relocation support.
The role supports electrical design activities during nuclear power plant construction. Your future team responds to site technical queries and protects the integrity of the design. The position offers early-career engineers exposure to complex multidisciplinary engineering challenges.
Review site technical queries and gather required electrical design input data
Produce technical assessments and complete engineering calculations supporting electrical systems
Evaluate impacts of site activities on electrical design integrity
Support closure of electrical design open points following design package delivery
Identify emerging technical risks and escalate open points proactively
Capture lessons learned to improve engineering processes and documentation
Assess modification requests and confirm applicability to electrical systems
Coordinate with layout engineers to ensure accurate 2D and 3D model integration
Support commissioning teams with preparation of electrical test documentation
Report progress and technical updates during team engineering meetings
Qualifications
Nuclear experience is not essential, but is of course welcome. If you have worked within a highly regulated environment, your skills and approach are highly transferable and of strong interest to us.
We also recognise that the perfect candidate rarely exists. If you feel you meet around 80% of the criteria and are motivated to develop further, we would strongly encourage you to apply
Degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline
Electrical design experience within engineering projects
Demonstrated experience performing cable sizing and electrical calculations
Knowledge of electrical networks, protection systems and earthing principles
Experience supporting installation of transformers and electrical switchboards
Ability to produce clear technical documentation and engineering assessments
Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering project environments
Ability to manage workload and deliver engineering outputs to deadlines
Understanding of electrical system integration within plant layout models
Additional Information
🌟 Join us at Assystem and be part of a global team delivering some of the most exciting and complex engineering projects in the world. This is your chance to shape the UK’s energy future while developing your expertise in a unique environment.
Benefits include:
🏡 Hybrid Working Opportunity
🕒 Flexible working hours
🛡️ Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
🏖️ 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
💼 Professional fees reimbursed
💰 Employee referral scheme
🤒 Competitive Sick Pay – Support when you need it
🏥 Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
💪 Free Digital Gym Access – Expert-led fitness classes
📞 24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help
NOTICE TO CANDIDATES ON RECRUITMENT FRAUD - We are committed to safeguarding candidates from fraudulent activity associated with our recruitment process. Please note that we will never offer specialist CV writing services, request payment or ask for sensitive personal information during the recruitment process.
We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future