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Title:

Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineer

Experience Needed:

Open (All Levels Considered)

Working Arrangement:

Hybrid - 3 days on site

Location:

Bristol


Are you an

Instrumentation and Control Engineer

who enjoys tackling technically demanding projects in the

energy sector

? Join

ALTEN

, a leading engineering consultancy supporting major UK infrastructure programmes that power millions of homes across the country. You'll contribute to one of the UK's most high-profile

low-carbon energy developments

, helping to ensure

safe, efficient, and reliable control systems

in a highly regulated environment. This is an opportunity to be part of a long-term, technically complex, and safety-critical project that is shaping the future of clean energy in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, specify, and validate

Instrumentation and Control (I&C)

systems in accordance with UK

nuclear and safety standards

. Review and produce

technical documentation

, including

Functional Design Specifications (FDS)

,

Loop Diagrams

, and

Cause & Effect Matrices

. Support

system integration, commissioning

, and

site acceptance testing (SAT/FAT)

of control systems. Liaise with multidisciplinary teams --

electrical

,

mechanical

, and

systems engineers

-- to coordinate plant operations. Ensure compliance with

IEC 61508

,

BS EN 61513

, and

ONR safety

class requirements. Participate in

hazard analysis (HAZOP, FMEA)

and provide

technical support

during installation and commissioning.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

Degree in

Instrumentation and Control Engineering

(or

Chemical/Electrical Engineering

with I&C experience). Proven experience in

I&C system design

,

specification

, and

validation

. Hands-on experience with

PLC

and

DCS

systems (e.g.

Siemens

,

Schneider

,

Emerson

, or

ABB

). Knowledge of

instrumentation selection and calibration

(pressure, temperature, flow, level). Experience preparing/reviewing

FDS

,

Loop Diagrams

, and

Cause & Effect Matrices

. Familiarity with

system integration

,

commissioning

, and

site acceptance testing (SAT/FAT)

. Understanding of

Safety Integrity Levels (SIL)

and

control philosophy

. Background in

nuclear

,

energy

,

defence

,

oil & gas

, or other

safety-critical industries

.

Desirable Skills:

Experience with

Allen Bradley

systems. Understanding of

cybersecurity requirements

for control systems. Familiarity with

change control

,

configuration management

, and

technical assurance processes

.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering OR A highly relevant technical background from nuclear sector working on control system

Additional Information

Why join us?

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.


Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.


We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.


We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.


Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

In short you get:

A personalised career path and a rewarding management style A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries A competitive salary Private Medical Insurance Pension Scheme Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings Flexible way of working (role dependent)
This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.