Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Engineer – Submarines

Rolls-Royce

Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer for Civil Nuclear/Submarines at Rolls-Royce. Responsible for EC&I systems/components during installation and commissioning of equipment at the EDF site.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeDerby • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Working closely with the Engineering team in order to become the Technical Lead and represent RR CN UK at site during the build, start-up and testing phases.
Act as Senior Authorised Person / technical specialist informing overall guidance & advice to ensure project success.
Be visible and actively lead/guide the installer in all EC&I matters.
This will include detailed understanding of the system as a whole in order to achieve flawless start-up, whilst maintaining standards of health and safety, quality, environmental impact and cost control.
Update Project Manager with progress reports, and support at meetings
Advise Installer in electrical installation statutory and regulatory requirements and assist in creating documentation, standards, specifications and pass/fail criteria for testing/acceptance.
Ensure Installed Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls equipment is installed as per design intent adhering to engineering standards and specifications.
Liaising with the RR design engineering department to clarify and resolve any site issues.
Advise and assist the installer in electrical construction testing activities.
Lead & manage the EC&I function for commissioning and testing.
Creating As Build Documentation for EC&I matters.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified to degree/HNC level or equivalent in Electrical, Electronic or similar suitable Engineering subject.
Extensive knowledge and experience with a range of electrical plant including switchgear, transformers, motors, generators, PLCs, Control systems and instrumentation equipment.
Demonstrable understanding of electrical systems associated with Emergency/Ultimate Generators including controls and instrumentation sub-systems
An understanding of Health and Safety and Environmental Legislation, CDM standards and be focussed on safe working at site.
Ability to work well within a team and independently.

Benefits

Comp & perks

excellent development opportunities
a competitive salary
exceptional benefits
bonus
employee support assistance
employee discounts
hybrid working

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Hard Skills & Tools

Electrical EngineeringElectronic EngineeringElectrical installationSwitchgearTransformersMotorsGeneratorsPLCsControl systemsInstrumentation equipment

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeamworkCommunicationProblem-solvingGuidanceAdvisory skillsOrganizational skillsIndependence

Certifications

Degree in Electrical EngineeringHNC in Electrical Engineering