Senior Engineer – C&I Architecture

Rolls-Royce SMR

. Lead significant C&I architectural work packages, generating design decisions and supporting rationale .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeDerby • United KingdomSenior💰 £50,600 - £66,465 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in C&I system design lifecycle, including specification, assessment, installation, commissioning, and verification, while applying architectural resilience principles and industry standards. Capable of mentoring junior engineers and effectively communicating complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

C&I System Design LifecycleArchitectural Resilience PrinciplesMBSE Tools (Capella)Requirements Management (DOORS, Polarion)Degree in Electrical, Control, Instrumentation or Systems Engineering

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Hard Skills

C&I System DesignArchitectural ConsistencyVerification and ValidationFunctional and Logical Architectural DesignRequirements ManagementInterface ManagementStructured Decision-MakingSafety-Critical Standards (IEC 61508, IEC 61513, IEC 61226)Digital PlatformsProtection Systems

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsMentoringCollaborationStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

CapellaDOORSPolarionC&I TechnologiesInstrumentation Software/Hardware Architectures

Certifications & Qualifications

BPSS ClearanceDBS CheckBasic Financial Probity Check

Industry Keywords

C&I Architectural WorkSafety-Critical SectorsPlant ArchitectureCross-Cutting System RequirementsSystem-Level Design Documentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead significant C&I architectural work packages, generating design decisions and supporting rationale
Apply independence, segregation and separation principles to C&I architectural decisions
Maintain system-level architectural consistency across all major plant islands
Develop and manage architecture deliverables, including the Capella model and system-level design documentation
Collaborate with systems engineering, plant architecture, safety case and wider integration teams
Support development and refinement of cross-cutting C&I system requirements
Ensure architectural changes are captured, reviewed and integrated into the design lifecycle
Support architectural verification and validation activities, including reviews
Present and explain complex architectural concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Mentor junior team members contributing to architecture development
Interface with internal and external stakeholders to support architectural alignment
Maintain a broad view of complete station architecture across the reactor, conventional and cooling water islands

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience across the C&I system design lifecycle, including specification, assessment, installation, commissioning and verification
Strong understanding of architectural resilience principles, including independence, separation, segregation and diversity
Knowledge of C&I technologies, digital platforms, protection systems, instrumentation and software/hardware architectures
Experience applying industry standards such as IEC 61508, IEC 61513, IEC 61226 or similar from other safety-critical sectors
Strong systems engineering capability, including requirements management, interface management and structured decision-making
Experience using MBSE tools, with Capella preferred, and requirements management tools such as DOORS and Polarion
Ability to translate high-level plant requirements into clear functional and logical architectural designs
Strong communication and presentation skills
Experience engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including safety, engineering, suppliers and regulators
Ability to provide technical support, coaching and guidance to less-experienced engineers
Degree-qualified in electrical, control, instrumentation or systems engineering, or equivalent experience
Applicants must obtain BPSS clearance
Satisfactory DBS check required
Satisfactory basic financial probity check required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-related bonus target opportunity of 12.5%
Benefits allowance of £2,200 per annum for a bespoke package
Pension with 12% employer and 6% employee contributions
28 days’ holiday plus public holidays
Ability to buy or sell up to 4 days of holiday
Private Medical Insurance – BUPA single cover
Life Assurance – 6x pensionable pay
Home Office Support – £250 one-off payment for new starters
Flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment
Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business
Culture valuing diversity, innovation, and continuous learning