Job Description

The AtkinsRéalis Nuclear PNB EC&I Team in the UK is currently seeking a motivated and technically proficient Intermediate Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer to support the delivery of high-quality C&I design solutions across a range of engineering projects. This role involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the successful integration of instrumentation and control systems within complex process environments.

Your Purpose:

Design Development:

• Support process engineering teams in the development and review of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Assist in the selection and specification of field instrumentation, including flow, pressure, temperature, and level measurement devices.
• Develop and maintain instrument data sheets, loop diagrams, and control philosophies.

Control Systems Engineering:

• Contribute to the design and documentation of PLC, DCS, and SCADA system architectures, including I/O allocation, communication protocols, and network topologies.
• Prepare detailed control system specifications, covering both hardware and software requirements for PLCs, DCS, and SCADA platforms.
• Support the development of control room layouts and HMI/SCADA interface designs, ensuring ergonomic, operational, and cybersecurity best practices are followed.

Safety and Compliance:

• Participate in HAZOP (Hazard and Operability) studies, SIL assessments, and other safety-related reviews.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant industry standards, regulatory requirements, and project specifications.

Project Documentation:

• Compile and maintain instrument indexes, I/O lists, and signal schedules.
• Prepare and review technical documentation for procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.

Collaboration and Support:

• Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and process engineers to ensure integrated design solutions.
• Provide technical support during installation, testing, and commissioning phases of projects.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in C&I design within the engineering, energy, or industrial sectors.
• Familiarity with PLC/DCS platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider, ABB, or equivalent systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD, or similar design tools is desirable.
• Solid understanding of relevant engineering standards, including IEC, BS, and applicable industry regulations.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Proactive approach to learning and professional development.

Additional experience that would be an advantage:

• Experience working in nuclear, renewables, or other process-intensive industries.
• Knowledge of functional safety and SIL lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity considerations in control and SCADA systems.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

The UK is the first major economy to legislate for a Net Zero target by 2050. To achieve this, our Energy Teams are ensuring a mix of secure and sustainable energies that can meet our industry and lifestyle demands today, and in 30 years' time. We help to power our world through exciting new technologies and intelligent cybersecurity systems on projects that vary greatly in size, scope, and scale. So, you'll be creating the right safe and resilient systems across nuclear power, renewables, decarbonisation development, new builds and energy efficiency.

We value your diversity and believe that everyone deserves to thrive - no exceptions. You'll be part of a culture committed to finding new talent from underrepresented groups. We're Disability Confident, an Inclusive Employer, and support STEM Returners. We also want to see more women in senior roles at AtkinsRéalis. In the energy sector, we've signed up to the AXIS Pledge, promising to make equal pay, equal leadership, and equal opportunities a reality.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.