Assistant Electrical Design Engineer - #1696445

Company Description



️ About Assystem

At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. With over 7,500 Switchers across the globe, we combine deep-rooted engineering expertise and project management know-how with the latest digital technologies. In the UK, we’re proud to contribute to major low-carbon infrastructure projects that are shaping a sustainable future



Why Join the Community of Switchers?

Assystem is one of the top three largest nuclear engineering companies in the world. By joining our community, you’ll be part of a global mission to design and deliver smarter, safer energy. You’ll work alongside experts and gain valuable exposure to a high-performance engineering environment



Job Description



The Job Mission

This role supports the electrical design of a major power plant project

You’ll help produce and manage cable routing deliverables

You’ll contribute to the design review and technical coordination



Your responsibilities include:



Support development of cable routing layouts using in-house tools

Prepare routing reports ensuring cable paths and lengths are accurate

Assist in assessing feasibility of design changes or queries raised

Collaborate with the layout team to resolve routing challenges

Participate in risk assessments and propose routing optimisations

Provide feedback to improve routing software and its usage

Attend team meetings to report progress and identify key issues

Take part in training sessions and knowledge-sharing initiatives. 



Qualifications



Essential Skills



Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Experience with cable sizing, routing, and sequencing

Familiar with CAD software

Able to review and contribute to electrical design documentation

Confident working with 3D models and digital routing tools

Strong organisational skills to manage design tasks

Effective communicator, both verbal and written

Comfortable collaborating across multidisciplinary teams 



Desired Skills



Exposure to AVEVA E3D or Navisworks

Exposure to Caneco or similar tools

Experience working in a regulated or large-scale infrastructure project

Basic understanding of I&C system layout 



Additional Information



Ready to power up your engineering career?

Join a project that makes a real-world impact, surrounded by passionate experts in your future team. This is your chance to be part of high-stakes engineering missions with strong mentorship and career development opportunities



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



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