Electrical Distribution Engineer

Location: Bristol, England, gb

Company Description

⚡️💡 About Assystem

Assystem is a global engineering consultancy accelerating the energy transition. Our 8,000 Switchers combine deep engineering expertise with digital innovation to deliver complex infrastructure. In the UK, we support landmark nuclear programmes including Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C and emerging SMR developments, helping shape a low-carbon future through high-impact, technically demanding projects.

🤝 Why Join the Community of Switchers?

Join one of the three largest nuclear engineering companies in the world. At Assystem, you will work alongside experienced specialists on some of the most complex engineering challenges in Europe. Your future team operates at the forefront of nuclear new build, offering exposure to major programmes, strong technical development, and long-term career opportunities in a growing sector.

Job Description

This is a hybrid role based in Bristol. You will support electrical distribution design activities across a major nuclear programme as well as assess design changes and coordinate technical inputs across multiple disciplines.
You will work closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure design consistency and compliance.

🔌Produce load lists and key electrical distribution design deliverables
⚡Assess impacts of design modifications across electrical distribution systems
📊Review switchboards, cabinets, and physical design margins for compliance
🤝Coordinate technical workshops with multidisciplinary engineering stakeholders
📅Organise and track progress of ongoing technical topics and actions
🔍Facilitate collaboration between suppliers and internal engineering teams
📐Analyse design interfaces across civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines
🧾Support technical documentation reviews and ensure alignment with requirements

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 related discipline
📘Understanding of electrical standards such as BS7671 or IEC 60909
⚙️Experience with electrical distribution systems and design principles
🧾Experience reviewing or producing technical electrical documentation
🔌Knowledge of cabling specifications and installation practices
📐Familiarity with cabinet or switchboard design and layout
🏭Experience working within highly regulated engineering environments
📊Ability to assess technical impacts of design changes

Additional Information

🌟 Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to work on one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure programmes, gaining experience that is difficult to replicate elsewhere. You will develop your technical capability while contributing to critical energy projects that shape the future of the UK and beyond.

Benefits include:
🏡 Hybrid Working Opportunity
🕒 Flexible working hours
🛡️ Market Leading 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

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.