Electrical Engineer

Almelo
6 months ago
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Urenco  is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team at Urenco’s Almelo site. In this role, you will deliver Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) to multiple customers within Urenco, including conducting technical feasibility studies and Best Available Technology (BAT) assessments. As an Electrical design engineer, you will support the development of Conceptual and Basic Design deliverables for new builds or modifications of production facilities.

You will work closely with the Senior Electrical Engineer in design development, design specifications, and safety aspects. Additionally, you will provide input to the Plant Safety Case and contribute to the delivery of plant design concepts and feasibility/optioneering studies. Your role will involve applying engineering standards and exploring cutting-edge technology to support the delivery of design projects to Urenco customers. You will also provide expert advice and knowledge on plant systems, components, and engineering specifications, including safety and lessons learned, across multiple Urenco projects.

At Urenco, we are committed to your growth and development. If you meet some, but not all of the requirements, we encourage you to apply. We believe in harnessing the passion and potential of our people and offer market-leading training and development opportunities. You will also have the chance to be mentored by some of the brightest minds in the industry.

What You’ll Do:

Promote Safety Culture:
Actively foster a proactive safety culture, conducting analyses to create a learning-from-experience mindset.
Design Development:
Ensure plant designs incorporate safety features based on best industrial practices and lessons learned from the nuclear sector.
C&I Design Engineering:
Evaluate C&I design aspects, contribute to feasibility studies, and perform optioneering and BAT studies.
Support Conceptual Design:
Assist in the delivery of Conceptual Design and Design Specifications with a focus on C&I expertise.
Support Basic Design Packages:
Contribute to Basic Design packages for Core Plant Technology (CPT), particularly in C&I systems and equipment.
Project Oversight:
Provide guidance and oversight on Detailed Design and supplier manufacturing quality processes, as requested by site or group project managers.
Define and Maintain Design Expertise:
Define and maintain CPT design expertise based on Urenco’s best practices and world-class technology from our Design Technology Excellence Centre.
Group Reference Design and Safety Case:
Establish and maintain standards for Group Reference Design and safety case requirements. This includes core UF6 enrichment, critical support systems, UF6 de-conversion, and all relevant design and safety case requirements in support of UTD activities.
Post Implementation Reviews:
Support Post Implementation Reviews in the C&I expertise area, ensuring feedback to the Design Authority from a safety, license compliance, operational, and asset management perspective.

What You Need to Thrive in This Role:

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
Demonstrable experience and expertise in the electrical engineering field.

Desirable Qualifications:

Additional post-university degree or training in a science/engineering discipline relevant to the expertise area.

Skills & Experience:

Proven ability to analyse and model complex technical design problems and define advanced solutions.
Proficiency in modelling and simulating complex stationary and dynamic integrated process systems, considering both process and mechanical requirements.
Strong problem-solving abilities to apply past experience and knowledge to new challenges and contribute to organisational learning.
Expertise in the process industry, particularly in electrical systems and design engineering.
Ability to analyse measurement data from complex process systems to optimise performance and identify root causes of events.

What We Offer You

Challenging Role with Career Growth:
Take on an exciting role with great opportunities for personal and professional development.
Competitive Salary:
A starting salary between €4,800 and €6,500 gross per month, based on experience.
Work-Life Balance:
Flexible hours, hybrid working options, and 38.5 days of annual leave (full-time).
Attractive Benefits Package:
Includes 8% holiday pay, 4% mid-year bonus, 3% year-end bonus, Up to 3% performance-based bonus and contribution to collective health insurance.
Sustainability Commitment:
Working towards CO2-neutrality by 2040, with opportunities to contribute ideas.
Social Activities:
Fun outings and events organised by our staff association to build community.
Volunteering Opportunities:
Engage in meaningful volunteer work to make a positive impact.
Focus on Well-being:
Initiatives to promote a healthy lifestyle, balance, and job satisfaction to help you become a KERNgezonde version of yourself.
Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce

As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know.

Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future

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