Senior Engineer – Electrical, Verification & Validation Delivery

Rolls-Royce SMR

. Take technical responsibility for verification and validation of complex electrical power systems for the Rolls-Royce SMR power station .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeDerby • United KingdomSenior💰 £50,650 - £66,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in verification and validation of electrical power systems, with a strong focus on compliance, technical substantiation, and safety assurance in regulated environments. Proficient in translating complex electrical requirements into actionable verification strategies and delivering high-quality technical reports.

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Electrical Engineering DegreeVerification And Validation (V&V)Power Systems ExperienceTechnical SubstantiationIEng/CEng Status

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Hard Skills

Verification And Validation StrategiesElectrical Engineering AnalysesLoad Flow AnalysisShort-Circuit AnalysisProtection CoordinationVoltage And Frequency PerformanceTesting And CommissioningRisk AssessmentRequirements InterpretationTechnical Report Writing

Soft Skills

Methodical ApproachSystems ThinkingClear CommunicationConstructive ChallengingMentoring

Tools & Technologies

ETAPDIgSILENT PowerFactoryPSCADTrimble ProDesignElectricalOM

Certifications & Qualifications

IEng StatusCEng StatusBPSS ClearanceDBS CheckFinancial Probity Check

Industry Keywords

Nuclear Electrical SystemsSafety-Critical EnvironmentRegulated EnvironmentPower GenerationElectrical Studies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take technical responsibility for verification and validation of complex electrical power systems for the Rolls-Royce SMR power station
Define, commission, review and integrate verification evidence underpinning design delivery
Coordinate and deliver V&V for electrical systems and components with engineers and subject matter experts
Develop and maintain verification and validation strategies for allocated systems, capabilities or components
Translate electrical and safety requirements into verification activities, methods, acceptance criteria and evidence needs
Review electrical engineering analyses and studies, including load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, motor starting, voltage and frequency performance
Define objectives and requirements for tests, demonstrations, inspections, similarity assessments and analytical activities
Agree verification delivery with internal teams and suppliers
Challenge assumptions, methods, input data, model suitability, test coverage and evidence quality as an intelligent customer
Set early equipment qualification expectations for nuclear power plant use where required
Assess evidence against requirements, record compliance judgements and identify gaps, risks, dependencies and further work
Support verification of safety claims and produce technical reports for internal governance and regulatory engagement
Manage technical interfaces across electrical, C&I, safety, mechanical, civil, commissioning and supply-chain teams
Perform independent technical checks and mentor engineers to improve V&V delivery consistency and quality

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree or equivalent substantial experience in electrical engineering, power systems, systems engineering or a closely related discipline
Significant electrical or power-systems experience combined with verification, testing, quality, assurance or technical substantiation experience; or significant V&V, design assurance, quality or engineering-assurance experience combined with sound working knowledge of electrical power systems
Experience interpreting requirements and assessing objective engineering evidence against requirements
Experience working across interfaces and constructively challenging technical specialists, suppliers or design teams
Ability to explain complex electrical matters clearly in written reports, technical reviews and multidisciplinary discussions
Methodical, systems-thinking approach to technical risk, assumptions, traceability and configuration
Relevant knowledge of power generation or distribution, protection, transformers, switchgear, cables, UPS and battery systems, standby generation, essential supplies, electrical studies, testing or commissioning
Desirable experience in verification and validation, design assurance, independent verification, quality assurance, technical substantiation or engineering assurance within a safety-critical, regulated or complex engineering environment
Desirable experience with nuclear electrical systems or regulated environments such as defence, rail, aerospace, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals or process industries
Familiarity with electrical power-system modelling tools such as ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD, Trimble ProDesign, ElectricalOM or equivalent
Desirable equipment qualification experience, including environmental, seismic, EMC or functional qualification
IEng/CEng status or progressing towards professional registration
Ability to obtain BPSS clearance
Satisfactory DBS check
Satisfactory basic financial probity check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-related bonus with a target opportunity of 12.5%
Benefits allowance of £2,200 per annum for a bespoke package
Pension contributions of 12% employer and 6% employee
29 days’ holiday plus public holidays
Ability to buy or sell up to 5 days’ holiday
Bupa private medical insurance, single cover
Option to upgrade medical cover using benefits allowance
Life assurance at six times pensionable pay
£250 one-off home-office support payment for new starters
Flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment
Opportunities for career growth
Culture valuing diversity, innovation, and continuous learning