Ewan Wadd

Ewan is a Control and Instrumentation Engineer with experience across DCS, SCADA and safety‑related automation for large power stations, including UK‑EPR nuclear systems. With a strong grounding in IEC 61513, 61508 and 60880, he specialises in the specification, basic design, programming and validation of electrical, electro‑mechanical and control systems for complex, safety‑critical environments.

His recent work at Hinkley Point C includes commissioning activities for the Temporary Control Room, developing severe accident operator assistance functions, and verifying SPPA‑T2000 emulators through rigorous V&V testing. Prior to this, Ewan delivered Level 1 and Level 2 C&I design changes for fluid, HVAC and nuclear steam systems, authored technical documentation, validated automation logic, and ensured compliance with engineering standards and human‑factors requirements.

With a cross‑disciplinary mechanical and electrical engineering background, Ewan brings strong capability in modelling, simulation, programming and process engineering. He is known for his analytical approach, attention to detail and commitment to delivering credible, high‑quality control system designs for major power generation projects.

Control & Instrumentation Design: Developed and implemented Level 1 automation logic and Level 2 HMI designs for UK‑EPR systems, including fluid, HVAC and nuclear steam plant.

Commissioning & Verification: Completed commissioning instructions for HPC’s Temporary Control Room and control cabinets; verified SPPA‑T2000 emulators through structured V&V testing.

Programming & Simulation: Experienced in TEC4, OM690, MATLAB, Simulink, VBA and Python for automation logic, modelling, simulation and documentation quality improvements.

Systems Engineering & Documentation: Authored system overviews, operational functions, quality plans and validation reports; ensured compliance with IEC standards and human‑factors requirements.

Design Change Management: Managed design changes, non‑conformances and open‑point resolution across multidisciplinary teams and suppliers. 

Likes:  Running in the middle of nowhere, playing music, cricket on a sunny day, Newcastle United winning. 

Dislikes:  Meetings between 12 and 1pm, arguments over scope, missing his mid‑week run club, Newcastle United losing.