Electrical and Control System Design Engineers

Electrical and Control System Design Engineer Opportunities – Warrington
We’re looking for experienced Electrical and Control System Design Engineers to join projects in support of decommissioning activities. Based at Birchwood Park, Warrington, these positions offer either permanent employment or contract opportunities (inside IR35). This is a great fit for professionals with experience in electrical systems or programmable control systems who enjoy working within multidisciplinary teams.

Salary
Competitive, with both permanent and inside IR35 contract options available.

Location and Working Pattern
Birchwood Park, Warrington. A minimum of three days per week on-site.

Client Overview
Our client is engaged in high-profile engineering projects within the nuclear sector, delivering safe and innovative solutions for complex environments.

Responsibilities
Deliver, review, and check design packages to meet functional and safety requirements
Develop electrical designs (including small power, lighting, earthing) or PES-based control system solutions
Produce engineering calculations, drawings, and associated technical documentation
Support construction, procurement, and commissioning phases where design input is required
Ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards and regulations
Provide guidance and mentoring to early-career engineers
Lead or coordinate design workstreams for senior roles
Contribute to progress reporting and planning activitiesMust-have Requirements
HNC (minimum) in a relevant engineering discipline
Incorporated Engineer status (minimum)
Proven experience in either:
• Electrical design engineering (small power, lighting, earthing) OR
• Programmable Electronic System (PES)-based control system design
Minimum 3 years’ experience delivering multidisciplinary design projects from concept to handover
Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment
Ability to provide design support during key project phases
Ability to gain SC level security clearanceNice-to-have Skills
Experience with Trimble ProDesign (Amtech) and DIALux evo
Knowledge of process instrumentation and specialist radiometric instruments
Experience in SCADA/PLC system design and network architecture
Background in leading design packages and mentoring engineers
Chartered Engineer status and/or degree-level qualificationBenefits
Competitive package aligned with experience and engagement type, plus opportunity to work on technically challenging and innovative projects in a highly regulated industry.

Apply Now
Take the next step in your engineering career – apply today for either a permanent role or an inside IR35 contract opportunity.

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