Amentum
Principal Electrical Engineer
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About the opportunity:
Our Defence and Security provides design and engineering services for our nuclear and defence clients across the UK and abroad. Our team is experiencing exciting growth and long-term prospects within our established practice, and we are looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to design large industrial facilities, e.g. power station buildings, large manufacturing facilities, dockyards, etc. If this is you, then we want to speak with you. We offer hybrid working with 1-2 days in our Glasgow or Reading office. Occasional site visits may be necessary.
Key Responsibilities:
- Performs the assessment, design, and monitors the ongoing process of a project, including the coordination of the project with the project delivery team.
- Leading/working with a team of EC&I engineers/designers in developing engineering deliverables throughout various stages of the project.
- Prepares drawings, functional and technical specifications, and contract documents.
- Performs calculations and evaluations in the design of equipment and systems for industrial applications.
- Interfaces and coordinates with Safety Case and System Engineering teams.
- Participates in planning, cost development and management, and scheduling for assigned projects.
- Maintains effective communication with clients, project team members, and project delivery team.
- Responsible for authoring/reviewing/checking on technical deliverables.
We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients, and communities.
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People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time, and charitable donations. Work-life balance and flexibility are key focus areas for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time, and flexible working hours to suit you and our business.
Here’s What You’ll Need:
- Possess in-depth knowledge of the electrical engineering discipline.
- Experience in the design of HV/LV distribution systems and associated control and protection systems.
- Experience in LV cable sizing and design and using cable sizing software (AMTECH).
- Experience in electrical building services design.
- Experience in a contracting environment, relevant site experience.
- Willing to travel if/when required.
Desirable
- Experience in HV distribution and design and using cable sizing software (ETAP).
- Experience in Fire Alarm and Security systems design.
- Background in project design/engineering work in a specialist area preferred (Nuclear and Defence Sector).
- Professionally qualified (e.g. Incorporated/Chartered) Engineer with a degree (preferred but not necessary) in the relevant discipline.
- Experience of working on Nuclear Safety Implicated systems.
- Experience in using AutoCAD/Revit software.
- Demonstrated record of maintaining own skills and knowledge at the forefront of the field.
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Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration.
We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.
When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.
We partner with VERCIDA, for greater online accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact mike.brown@global.amentum.com.
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