Configuration Engineer – Electrical

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.

Every day, our 6,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy.

We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.

Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering.

To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all

About the Role:
Assystem is hiring a Configuration Engineer – Electrical to support the Hinkley Point C project. Embedded with EDF, you will manage the configuration of electrical systems, ensuring all changes are properly documented and implemented to meet project and safety requirements.

Location: Satellite Delivery Centre, Bridgwater. 3/4 days per week in the office with regular travel to HPC site required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the configuration of electrical systems, ensuring that all changes are correctly documented and tracked.
• Collaborate with design and construction teams to ensure that electrical systems are installed as per the design and are compliant with BS7671 and other relevant standards.
• Maintain version control and ensure accurate documentation for all electrical configurations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the resolution of configuration-related issues, working closely with EDF’s project management, engineering, and quality assurance teams.
• Ensure electrical systems are compliant with nuclear safety standards and participate in regulatory inspections and audits.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports and configuration records for client and regulatory use.

Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in managing electrical configurations on large-scale infrastructure projects, preferably within the nuclear or energy sectors.
• Strong understanding of electrical system design and installation standards, such as BS7671.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills in managing configuration changes.
• Experience with configuration management tools and processes.

Why Join Us?
Joining Assystem as a Configuration Engineer on the HPC project means being at the forefront of the UK’s nuclear energy future. You’ll work closely with EDF’s team, gaining invaluable experience and contributing to one of the country’s most vital energy projects.

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.