Lead Electrical Engineer - Earthing
Core
Lead design, verification, and substantiation of earthing and lightning protection systems for a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) power station to ensure plant safety and regulatory compliance.
Role type
Lead Electrical Engineer (Earthing & Lightning Protection)
Builds
Safe, resilient, and technically robust electrical infrastructure for SMR power stations
Domain
Nuclear energy / High-integrity industrial systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure
Required skills
Earthing and lightning protection system design, assessment, verification, installation, commissioning, and maintenance; Systems engineering methodologies (MBSE tools like Capella, DOORS, Polarion); Contract partner management; UK and European earthing/lightning protection codes and standards; Electrical engineering lifecycle experience in regulated industries
Preferred skills
Nuclear industry experience; Practical field experience in earthing or lightning protection design/installation; Experience in high-integrity environments (defence, aerospace, rail)
Technologies
Capella, DOORS, Polarion
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership for earthing and lightning protection systems; Assess and substantiate designs for compliance; Develop system architecture, specifications, and design documentation; Support designers with technical guidance and design review input; Lead or contribute to technical reviews and risk assessments; Coach and mentor less experienced engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities