Principal EC&I Engineer in Oxford

Join to apply for the Principal EC&I Engineer role at Amentum. 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. 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 is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

Overview: Amentum are recruiting a Principal EC&I Engineer to join our Fusion team, which has recently won several important projects and has a host of exciting new opportunities in research, engineering, operations and decommissioning. As one of the newest departments in Amentum, we are regularly involved in delivering on exciting bids and projects with several different fusion clients and as such the ideal candidate needs to be someone with an engineering background, who has a demonstrable track record of contributing to and leading projects effectively. This role will be based in our Culham and Harwell offices and there may be a need for periodic visits to client sites, as projects require.

The Fusion Principal EC&I Engineer will be responsible for contributing to and leading delivery of fusion projects for multiple customers in the UK and internationally, moreover they will:

• Lead the technical delivery of engineering solutions with accountability for EC&I engineering activities on projects, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Develop and substantiate electrical systems, control systems and instrumentation as part of broader engineering solutions applying relevant codes, standards, guidelines and best practices.
• Perform sizing calculations, specification and selection of EC&I equipment and systems, for example power distribution, cabling, instrumentation and control systems.
• Delivery of high quality technical documentation, for example calculations, specifications, datasheets and reports.
• Ensure that EC&I engineering solutions meet functional, performance and safety requirements including active involvement in verification and validation activities.
• Apply functional safety lifecycle management and execution in accordance with IEC-61508 and relevant industry standards.
• Conduct fault analysis and reliability assessments using recognised techniques, for example FMEA, FTA, HAZID and HAZOP.
• Review EC&I deliverables produced by others, providing constructive feedback in a supportive and respectful manner.
• Support, mentor and supervise engineers and students, promoting knowledge sharing, inclusiveness and personal development.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Degree in relevant engineering discipline or demonstrable equivalent underpinning knowledge and understanding with relevant industry experience, apprenticeships or other non-traditional routes.
• Ideally working towards or attained chartered engineer status with an appropriate professional institution.
• Awareness of software based control systems, for example PLCs, FPGAs, SCADA, HMIs, DCSs, DPSs and SMART components.
• Health and safety focus with experience of relevant EC&I regulations, standards, guidelines and best practices.
• Proactive and collaborative approach to work, with the ability to take ownership of tasks and contribute effectively to team goals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
• Competent technical report writing skills: clearly and concisely reporting findings.

Our Culture: Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity. We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. 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, please contact the team. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.