Karl Christian
About Karl Christian
Karl Christian is a Senior CE&I Design Engineer at Arup with extensive experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering, particularly in the nuclear sector.
Current Role at Arup
Karl Christian currently holds the position of Senior CE&I Design Engineer at Arup, based in Whitehaven. He has been in this role since 2016. His work primarily involves leading challenging projects, such as designing new mixing systems for critical infrastructure. Karl has established himself as a key contributor to the company’s engineering projects, with a focus on sophisticated solutions in the field of control, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
Previous Experience at James Fisher Nuclear Limited
Before joining Arup, Karl Christian worked at James Fisher Nuclear Limited as a Senior CE&I Design Engineer from 2013 to 2016 in Egremont, Cumbria. His tenure extended for three years, during which he developed significant expertise in managing and executing complex engineering tasks. Additionally, he had an earlier stint with the same company from 2011 to 2013 as a CE&I Engineer, wherein he dedicated two years to further honing his skills in control, electrical, and instrumentation engineering.
Experience at Jacobs and Morson Projects
In 2013, Karl Christian worked as a CE&I Engineer at Jacobs for eight months in Westlakes S&T Park, Cumbria. His responsibilities included various control and instrumentation tasks critical to project success. Prior to this, he served as an Electrical Asset Condition Surveyor at Morson Projects from 2006 to 2011, based in Sellafield, Cumbria. Over these five years, Karl was involved in extensive site surveys and asset condition assessments, which contributed to the operational efficiency of the facilities he worked on.
Educational Background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Karl Christian pursued his education at Lakes College West Cumbria. He earned an HNC in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from 2012 to 2014 and an ONC in the same field from 2001 to 2003. These qualifications laid a strong foundation for his career in control, electrical, and instrumentation engineering, providing him with the technical knowledge necessary for his various roles.
Key Projects at Sellafield Site
One of Karl Christian’s most notable projects in his current role was leading the design of a new mixing system for the caustic inactive tank farm at Sellafield. This project was highly challenging and involved replacing obsolete instrumentation and selecting new pumps. Additionally, Karl was responsible for developing new cable routes and junction box configurations. His responsibilities also included pipebridge surveys and investigations as part of his wider role in delivering numerous projects across the Sellafield Site.