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EC&I Engineering Graduate – Nuvia (2 Year Programme)
Location: Birchwood Business Park, Risley, Warrington
Duration: 2 Years
About the Role
As an EC&I Engineering Graduate at Nuvia, you’ll undertake a two-year development programme blending technical training with hands-on experience across nuclear projects—including decommissioning, commissioning, waste management, defence, and power generation. Your journey will span the entire project lifecycle in highly regulated, safety-critical environments, while progressing toward professional registration with institutions like the IET.
Supported by mentors and experienced professionals, you’ll develop expertise in:
- Electrical, control, and instrumentation systems design
- Practical skills aligned with real-world nuclear challenges
- Technical and professional behaviours essential for a successful career in the nuclear sector.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Reading specifications and scopes of work to produce high-quality engineering deliverables
- Conducting cable calculations
- Supporting commissioning activities
- Applying functional safety principles and electrical installation considerations
- Understanding process measurement and control management
- Bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world challenges
- Ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
- Engaging with the supply chain
- Collaborating within multidisciplinary teams
- Developing digital engineering skills through digital software tools
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Additional Opportunities
Training & Development
- Attendance on an Introduction to Nuclear course
- Membership in Nuvia’s Early Careers Group (ECG)
- Certification in Professional Dialogue Skills
- Training in Report Writing and Commercial Awareness
- Foundational Project Management Skills workshops
Professional Growth
- Opportunity to act as a STEM Ambassador for outreach activities
- Networking through the Young Generation Network (YGN)
- Participation in industry competitions and awards
- Site visits and exposure to live nuclear projects
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Preferred Degree Disciplines
Applicants should have (or anticipate achieving) a 2:1 honours degree or equivalent in:
- Electrical Engineering
- Related engineering or technology disciplines
What We’re Looking For
We seeking graduates who are:
- Passionate about engineering and the nuclear industry
- Analytical problem-solvers, capable of approaching complex challenges with precision and creativity
- Excellent communicators and collaborative team players, confident in sharing ideas across disciplines
- Adaptable and resilient, comfortable handling change in dynamic environments
- Committed to safety, ethics, and continuous development, prioritising responsibility and lifelong learning
- Willing to travel and work across multiple UK sites
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