Principal CE&I Engineer (Client Side)
Vinci
Principal CE&I Engineer (Client Side)
16/02/2026Role: Principal CE&I Engineer (Protection)
Reference: 2608
Location: Hinton House, Birchwood Park, Risley (Hybrid)
Determination: Inside IR35
Arrangement: Contract or permanent
NUVIA UK's Technical Services & Consulting department is fast growing with hybrid opportunities available up and down the country. We're striving to create a multidisciplinary team to offer our clients the best range of talent.
BPSS clearance will be required at basic level. Prior clearance will not be transferrable.
Job Purpose / Overview
Power systems & Protection engineering working within the Sellafield Infrastructure Strategic Alliance CE&I design team. The work will be directly linked to the Sellafield Electrical Distribution Network Upgrade Project.
Role Description:
- Creation and updating the projects working ETAP model.
- Production of fault calculations.
Essential Experience:
- Working knowledge of BS EN 60909 Fault Calculations.
- Working knowledge of power distributions modelling software.
- Experience with protection and control systems (11kV & 400V)
Desirable Experience:
- Experience of Sellafield Design Processes.
- Experience with other CAD tools namely Trimble, ERACs and Digsilent.
- Experience with IEC61850 and power systems SCADAs.
- Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership with relevant discipline.
Why us?
Employee Staff Benefits:
- 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
- Private Medical Scheme*
- Employee Share Scheme
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work
- 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w SMP)
- 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service)
- Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
- In partnership with trade unions
- Personal Development & Further Education Support
- Long Service & Recognition Awards
- Free Employee Assistance Programme
*After 1 year of service.
NUVIA UK - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.
NUVIA UK is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.
NUVIA UK is committed towards equality in employment.
Entity
NUVIA is a branch of VINCI, the world's largest integrated concessions and construction group. NUVIA is more specifically the nuclear entity of the VINCI Group and is involved in the entire life cycle of nuclear facilities, from new build to decommissioning, maintenance and operation. NUVIA is constantly growing, with more than 2700 employees worldwide. On average, 100 men and women join us every year. Now, more than ever, we are looking for new talent to support the group's growth.