Hardware Engineer

MERITUS are recruiting for Electrical / Hardware Design Engineers to join our client based in Staffordshire to support the delivery of complex engineering solutions within the Nuclear industry.

ELECTRICAL / HARDWARE DESIGN ENGINEER - £NEG (ENQUIRE FOR DETAILS) - STONE, STAFFORDSHIRE - HYBRID WORKING - SC CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY REQUIRED - SECTOR: NUCLEAR

• Design and develop hardware systems using proprietary components, focusing on PLCs, MCCs, drives, controls, and switchgear.
• Produce and review detailed electrical designs, cabling schematics, and containment system layouts.
• Support site surveys and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver effective project solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring support to junior engineers within the wider team.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with relevant safety, environmental, British, and international standards.
• Support the full project lifecycle from initial concept design through to final delivery and commissioning.

Skillset / experience required:

Essential:

• Proven experience designing electrical control panels, PLC systems, and low-voltage distribution systems.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical and Microsoft Office applications.
• Degree or HND qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working within highly regulated industrial environments.
• Eligibility to obtain UK SC Security Clearance.

Desirable:

• Previous experience within the Nuclear, Defence, Energy, or other highly regulated sectors.
• Experience with MCCs, drives, switchgear, and industrial control systems.
• Knowledge of relevant British and international engineering standards.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers.
• Understanding of full project lifecycle delivery within systems integration environments.

Main Benefits:

• Negotiable salary (enquire for details)
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• 6.5% matched pension
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible / Hybrid working policy

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing engineering team delivering critical infrastructure projects across the Nuclear sector. The role offers exposure to technically complex programmes, excellent long-term development opportunities, and the chance to work within a collaborative and innovative engineering environment.