In brief
ENGINEERING/DESIGN STUDIES/METHODS 2025-115691 2763 Glasgow, Scotland PermanentTo ease reading, the plural masculine form may be used on this page; our vacancies are however directed to persons of all genders
Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer
12/08/2025We are looking for a Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer. The Electrical Engineer will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team, the primary purpose of the role is to directly support current operations and future programmes. Supporting nuclear facilities & the delivery of services across nuclear licenced sites.
The team consists of Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Building Services, Electrical and Piping Engineers who are responsible for the authorship, development, assessment, and maintenance of Engineering Design Substantiation for Nuclear Facilities, ensuring Design Intent, Critical Safety Factors and Safety and Operational Requirements are met and are consistent with current good practice and legislative/regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Authoring, development, assessment, maintenance and management of the suite of Nuclear Infrastructure Design Substantiation documents
- Authoring, development, assessment, maintenance and management of design changes/concessions
- Presentation of Design substantiations, to nuclear safety committees
- Production and development of Examination, Inspection, Maintenance & Testing (EIMT). Schedule, operating procedures and results to satisfy design requirements and safety case through life
- Producing/assessing Periodic Review of Safety reports
- Providing advice and direction to internal and external stakeholders
- Production of Independent Technical Assessment (ITA)/Independent Peer Review (IPR) Scopes of work
- Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and understanding to apply existing and emerging technology
- Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to design, develop, manufacture, construct, commission, operate, maintain, decommission and re-cycle engineering processes, systems, services and products in a nuclear/high risk environment
- Producing robust technical justification to allow for relevant electrical design modifications to be authorised within a high hazard industry
- Review technical reports and other safety case submissions from external contractors
- Check and review calculations and technical documents written by other members of staff
Essential:
- Engineering qualification.
- Experienced Electrical Engineer with previous knowledge of industrial plant and machinery in a HV and LV environment (i.e. pumps, generators, lightning protection, control systems etc.)
- Knowledge of current design standards and working practices including British & European Standards.
- Theoretical and practical skill and experience across concept design, detailed design and construction stages across a range of electrical engineering projects (ideally including industrial and/or maritime).
- Experience in the design assessment of electrical plant and equipment to withstand hazards.
- Experience of authoring and producing robust technical justification and supporting documentation to allow for relevant electrical design modifications to be authorised within a high hazard industry.
- Experience working on multi-discipline projects providing engineering input.
Desirable:
- Chartered Engineer or working towards.
- Experience working on a nuclear licenced site or a similar nuclear environment.
- Familiarity with safety case development techniques e.g. HAZID/HAZOP studies.
- Experience of working in the UK nuclear industry (energy or defence), particularly in the design and assessment of safety-related structures, systems and components.
- Knowledge of UK and US nuclear industry regulation and practice, and application of relevant nuclear-specific codes and standards.
Why us?
Employee Staff Benefits:
- 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
- Private Medical Scheme*
- Employee Share Scheme
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work
- 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w SMP)
- 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service)
- Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
- In partnership with trade unions
- Personal Development & Further Education Support
- Long Service & Recognition Awards
- Free Employee Assistance Programme
*After 1 year of service.
Nuvia - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.
Nuvia is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.
Nuvia UK is committed towards equality in employment.
Entity
NUVIA is a branch of VINCI, the world's largest integrated concessions and construction group. NUVIA is more specifically the nuclear entity of the VINCI Group and is involved in the entire life cycle of nuclear facilities, from new build to decommissioning, maintenance and operation. NUVIA is constantly growing, with more than 2700 employees worldwide. On average, 100 men and women join us every year. Now, more than ever, we are looking for new talent to support the group's growth.