Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer – Gronau, Germany

Help us to make a world of difference. Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy and is at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net‑zero world.

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team. In this role you are a member of a multi‑disciplinary Design Team. You will deliver Front‑End Engineering Design (FEED) to multiple customers within Urenco, conduct technical feasibility studies and Best Available Technology (BAT) assessments, and 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 on design development, design specifications, and safety aspects. You will also contribute to the Plant Safety Case, plant design concepts and feasibility/option‑eering studies, apply engineering standards, and provide expert advice on plant systems, components and engineering specifications.

What You’ll Do

• Promote safety culture by actively fostering a proactive safety mindset and conducting analyses.
• Ensure plant designs incorporate safety features based on industry best practices and lessons learned.
• Evaluate electrical design aspects of centrifuge drive systems, electrical power generation (diesel generators, UPS) and power distribution from site HV to plant LV; contribute to feasibility studies and perform option‑eering and best‑available technology studies.
• Prepare Conceptual Design and Design Specifications with a focus on electrical engineering expertise.
• Contribute to Basic Design packages for Core Plant Technology (CPT), particularly in electrical systems and equipment.
• Provide guidance and oversight on Detailed Design and supplier manufacturing quality processes.
• Define and maintain CPT design expertise based on Urenco’s best practices and world‑class technology from our Design Engineering Excellence Centre.
• Establish and maintain standards for Group Reference Design and safety case requirements, covering core UF6 enrichment, critical support systems, UF6 de‑conversion, centrifuge drive systems and related design and safety case requirements supporting UTD activities.
• Support Post‑Implementation Reviews in the electrical 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, Power Systems Engineering, 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 electrical systems.
  • Strong problem‑solving abilities to apply past experience and knowledge to new challenges and contribute to organisational learning.
  • Expertise in large industrial, process or nuclear environment, particularly in electrical systems and design engineering.
  • Ability to analyse measurement data from complex process and electrical systems to optimise performance and identify root causes of events.

What We Offer You

• Challenging role with career growth opportunities in an international environment.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Work‑life balance: flexible hours, hybrid working options, and 39 days of annual leave (full‑time) including 9 bridge days.
• Attractive benefits package: company pension schemes, commuting allowance.
• Sustainability commitment: working toward CO₂‑neutrality by 2040, with opportunities to contribute ideas.
• Social activities: team and company events to build community.
• Volunteering opportunities: engage in meaningful volunteer work.
• Focus on well‑being: mental‑health activities, gym membership allowance.

Security Vetting

All personnel, regardless of employment status, must obtain security clearance at the level required for their role. Clearances are assessed in accordance with regulations and official guidance from the relevant competent authorities for national security vetting. Additional enhanced clearances may apply to roles within Urenco owing to its involvement in uranium enrichment. Successful candidates will need to satisfy security requirements, and all offers are subject to successful approval of all checks initiated.

Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce

As a global company with presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we recognise that individual differences make us stronger. 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.