Help us to make a world of difference
Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.
We’re looking for a Plant Control System (PCS) Software Engineer to join our UTD E&DA Design Engineering team based at our Gronau, Germany site. In this role you will serve as an Engineer specialising in the detailed design and integration of large-scale PLC/SCADA control systems. You will support the UTD E&DA Head of Design Engineering by delivering detailed hardware and software design packages for Plant Control Systems. Your work will be based on fundamental design requirements developed by the UTD E&DA Design Engineering Team.
You will manage and execute detailed design activities both in-house and with external Plant Control System integrators, applying engineering standards and leveraging best available technologies to ensure excellence in design delivery.
At Urenco we’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what we're looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences. Along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry.
What you’ll do:
Promote Safety Culture: Promote and embed a proactive safety culture, using analysis to foster continuous learning from experience.
Advance Plant Design: Ensure plant designs integrate robust safety features informed by best industrial practices and lessons learned from the nuclear sector.
PCS Design Engineering: Lead, prepare and advise the evaluation and determination of Plant Control System design aspects, contributing to feasibility, option studies, and best available technology assessments.
Basic Design Delivery: Capture, interpret, and develop system functional requirements following V-Model software development lifecycle processes.
Detailed Design Delivery: Provide guidance and oversight on Detailed Design and supplier manufacturing quality processes as requested by site or group project managers.
Project Oversight and Quality Assurance: Provide direction acting as the intelligent customer and provide oversight for system integrator detailed design execution, ensuring high quality delivery and adherence to CPT basic design requirements.
Technical Excellence: Define and maintain Core Plant Technology (CPT) design expertise, grounded in Urenco’s best safety practices and cutting-edge design technology. Uphold Group Reference Design and safety case standards, covering core UF6 enrichment, critical UF6 support systems, relevant UF6 deconversion requirements, and all related safety case design elements supporting UTD activities
What do you need to thrive in this role?
Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field.
Proven Experience: Demonstrable track record in complex automation or control systems engineering, particularly within process and mechanical handling based highly regulated industries. Hands on experience in design and engineering, preferably involving PLC/SCADA systems or similar technologies.
Modelling and Simulation Skills: Proficiency in modelling and simulating integrated process systems (static and dynamic), considering mechanical and process requirements.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong analytical skills with the ability to model complex technical design challenges and develop advanced design solutions. Ability to apply expertise and past experience to solve challenges and contribute to organisational learning.
Data Analysis: Competency in analysing measurement data from complex process systems to troubleshoot, optimise performance, and determine root causes of events.
What We Offer You
Challenging Role with Career Growth: Take on an exciting role with great opportunities for personal and professional development in an international environment.
Competitive Salary: We offer you a competitive salary which is based on experience.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible hours, hybrid working options, and 39 days of annual leave (full-time) including 9 days for bridge days etc.
Attractive Benefits Package: Company pension schemes, all bridge days being off, commuting allowance.
Sustainability Commitment: Working towards CO2-neutrality by 2040, with opportunities to contribute ideas.
Social Activities: Team and company events to build community.
Volunteering Opportunities: Engage in meaningful volunteer work to make a positive impact.
Focus on Well-being: Mental-Health activities, Gym membership allowance.
Security vetting
Due to the nature of the industry that Urenco operates in, all personnel regardless of employment status working for Urenco are required to obtain security clearance at the level required for their role. Security clearances are assessed in accordance with regulations and official guidance issued by the relevant competent authorities for national security vetting. In certain circumstances, additional enhanced security clearance considerations apply to roles within Urenco owing to the particular activities that the Urenco Group undertakes in relation to uranium enrichment. Successful candidates will need to satisfy security requirements, and all offers of appointment are made subject to the successful approval of all checks initiated.
Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce
As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know.
Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future