Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer

⚡️💡 About Assystem

At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. With over 55 years of expertise in highly regulated sectors, our 7,500 Switchers globally deliver cutting-edge engineering and project management solutions. Join us and be part of one of the top three nuclear engineering companies in the world!

🤝 Why Join the Community of Switchers?

As a member of Assystem, you'll be part of a team driving the low-carbon energy future. We’re ranked second globally in nuclear engineering, offering you the chance to work on world-class projects like Hinkley Point C. Together, we’ll innovate and shape tomorrow’s energy solutions.

Hinkley Point C is the UK’s first new nuclear power station in over two decades.

This role sits at the heart of its electrical commissioning efforts.

You’ll work alongside designers, project managers, and contractors.

Your mission includes:

• Liaising with designers to align commissioning needs with system designs
• Supporting Project Managers with timely electrical deliverables
• Leading documentation for commissioning test and validation activities
• Reviewing plant layouts for commissioning feasibility and access
• Planning and managing a specific programme of commissioning tests
• Overseeing site commissioning and supervising contractor activity
• Reporting outcomes of tests and identifying required corrective actions
• Ensuring commissioning complies with nuclear and industrial safety standards

🛠 Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Electrical engineering background in power generation or heavy industry
• Experience commissioning HV, LV, or DC electrical systems
• Understanding of systems up to 400kV and associated control voltages
• Familiarity with electrical drawings, layouts, and system documentation
• Proven ability to supervise or lead on-site commissioning teams
• Knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental regulations
• Strong problem-solving and reporting capabilities
• Willingness to work on a high-security, regulated site

✔️ Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Experience working in the nuclear sector
• SC or DV clearance (or eligibility to obtain)
• Experience in large-scale infrastructure projects
• Understanding of control systems like SCADA or DCS

🌟 Ready to shape the future of nuclear energy with us? This is your opportunity to join a high-impact team working on one of the most ambitious energy projects in the UK. Drive your career forward with a company that values development, teamwork, and innovation.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid Working Opportunity
• Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
• 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
• Professional fees reimbursed
• Flexible working hours
• Employee referral scheme

Join Assystem and contribute to delivering sustainable and innovative engineering solutions for the Hinkley Point C project.

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.