Graduate Electrical Design Engineer

C&I, Electrical, Nuclear, Mechanical.

Ansaldo Nuclear Ltd is an inclusive employer, and we actively encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. However, due to the nature of our business, many of our roles and customers require security clearance.

Therefore, your current or any previous nationality and/or your place of birth may limit the roles you can carry out for us.

For the below position, you must be a British Citizen and have resided in the UK for the last six years. 


About our Business…

Ansaldo Nuclear is one half of an Italian/UK integrated engineering business, in the nuclear industry.

In the UK, our teams – and that could include you – are working on the design of bespoke mechanical handling, process and test equipment including the associated control and automation equipment for the nuclear industry across defence, decommissioning and new build. Our projects include producing designs from optioneering and concept through to detail design for manufacture.

Then taking our designs into manufacture through to install and commissioning. There is no “normal” project or day – our Graduate opportunities, and all of our roles are for people who love creating solutions to complex problems and never stop learning.  

Our Graduate scheme is now in its 9th year and considered a real success and a massive asset in the business, not least because of the successful contribution our Graduates have made and continue to make.

About the role

Responsible to the EC&I Lead Engineer for the delivery of the Electrical, Control and Instrumentation work packages of high integrity and complex control systems to Customer and Industry Specifications, to within budget and programme constraints.

You must have a broad knowledge of the designing complex systems in machine control applications and plant wide automation where specific experience in the Nuclear Industry would be an advantage. Must be capable of producing technical & functional specifications and developing control systems from concept design through to final design, installation and commissioning.

Must have strong interpersonal and communications skills with excellent analytical, design and problem solving skills and be committed to maintaining high quality standards.

Must have a sound knowledge of and be experienced in the application of the latest relevant IEC standards and statuary legislation.

Key Activities / Decision Areas

Produce EC&I designs to customer specification and project requirements. Main deliverables being:

  • Control Panel designs - General Arrangements, Detail drawings, Schematics Diagrams, Interlock Diagrams for typically PLC & HMI hardware, Motor Starters & Drives, Safety Circuits, Instrumentation and Power Distribution.
  • Specification of hardware and production of parts list.
  • Manufacturing specification.
  • Ensure company policy and procedures are being applied across the projects.
  • Manage the interface between EC&I and the Mechanical function.
  • Communicate at all levels with both internal and external customers to meet their expectations while meeting the project budget and programme constraints.
  • Support the Lead Engineer in the delivery of scope to budget and programme.
  • Support the Lead Engineer in the management and supervision of sub-contractors.
  • Provide technical expertise to tenders as and when required.
  • Provide input to the development of the EC&I function and resource.

Essential role related knowledge, technical skills, qualifications and experience

  • 2:1 Bachelor's
  • Desirable - Master's
  • Desirable - experience on 2D and 3D CAD (Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD)
  • Desirable – Vault experience
  • Knowledge of Safety Standard IEC 61508 would be an advantage

Person Specification

  • Focuses on the customer - Works co-operatively with customers and stakeholders (internal and external) 
    in order to meet and exceed their expectations
  • Collaborates and Shares Knowledge - Seeks to create collective success through teamwork, knowledge sharing and mutual support
  • Delivers Results/ Focuses on Solution - Plans what needs to be delivered and then focuses on making it happen
  • Build Teams - Brings together the right people, in the right place at the right time to deliver business objectives
  • Adapts to change - Is able to respond positively to individual or organisational change.
  • Acts with Integrity and Professionalism - Demonstrates trust and integrity in their day to day working
  • Holds Self & Others to Account - Sets clear performance objectives for self and others, monitoring progress and taking appropriate action to ensure delivery
  • Has a Global Approach - Has a flexible approach to different situations, promoting information flow and integration with all corporate units. Works in international environments through adaption and cross-cultural management and integration.
  • People Development - Empower and allow people to develop themselves within their own professional job family and within a multi-disciplinary environment. Identifying learning needs and formulating consistent development plans.

What you’ll get

You will receive a competitive starting salary and a £2,000 joining bonus with £1,500 increment per year based on progress. To help remove barriers, be they location or otherwise you will also have access to a number of additional benefits such as 25 days’ holiday, a competitive pension scheme and a number of flexible benefits. You will gain support towards Chartered Engineering status and professional qualifications.

About our Culture

At Ansaldo, our commitment to our people is the lifeblood of our success. We encourage and support all of our employees – not just our Graduates - to thrive and be the best they can be. We welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds as we know that diversity enables better business outcomes.

We care about colleagues, communities and customers. Their health and safety are non-negotiable priorities. Everyone supports and inspires others to keep safe and well. People’s health supports to our long term effectiveness and we look after our environment because our actions today impact on tomorrow’s generations. We explore others’ needs, treating people with respect and listening to their perspectives. In this way we bring out the best in each other.

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How to Apply

Please send your CV (Including all results –eg. GCSE, A levels/ Highers, Bachelor’s, predicted grades) and a cover letter to learninganddevelopment@ansaldonuclear.com 

Can I use AI to apply?

Ansaldo Nuclear does not use AI in any function within the business, with this in mind we would like to see candidates ability to operate without it during the application phase for all roles. We make every effort to read every CV that is submitted, without the use of screening or AI tools, as we recognise the value in this process. In the same way that we make every effort through face to face parts of the application process allow you to show us who you are to your fullest.

This is a chance for us to invest in you, in order to do that efficiently and effectively we need to see the you as you are, human.

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  • Deadline
    Ongoing
  • Salary
    £29,500 + benefits
  • Degree required
    2:1 and above
  • Location
    Wolverhampton
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