I&C Engineer – Nuclear

Overview

ALTEN UK seeks an Instrumentation & Control Engineer to join a high-impact nuclear energy programme in Bristol. You will help design and validate control room systems and HMI displays, aligning I&C architecture with nuclear-grade standards. You will collaborate with other disciplines to ensure safety and performance, applying PLC knowledge without coding. This role offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge systems, career development, and the chance to contribute to critical infrastructure.

Pay / Benefits

• Private Medical & Travel Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme
• Flexible way of working
• Competitive salary
• Social atmosphere

Responsibilities

• Interpret and support the development of logic diagrams, block diagrams, and process displays for control systems
• Assist in designing and reviewing I&C system architecture, ensuring integration within nuclear-grade environments
• Work within control rooms and operator environments, supporting HMI logic and display validation
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to ensure functional logic supports system performance and safety needs
• Apply understanding of PLC systems and logic flow without direct involvement in PLC coding or development
• Contribute to documentation, configuration management, and design tracking as per regulated project standards

Key requirements

• Degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
• Junior Engineer with up to 3-12 years of experience in I&C, electrical, or systems engineering
• Knowledge of logic systems, HMI design, and control room engineering environments
• Strong ability to interpret technical diagrams and process flowcharts
• Comfortable working in highly regulated sectors such as nuclear, defence, or energy infrastructure
• Exposure to PLC environments (e.g. Siemens, Schneider, Rockwell) – understanding logic but no PLC coding required

• Passionate about engineering
• result-oriented
• proactive
• Logic systems
• HMI design
• Control room engineering environments

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