About the opportunity
Our Defence and Security provide 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.
We offer hybrid working with 1-2 days in the our Glasgow or Reading office. Occasional site visits may be necessary.
Key Responsibilities
- Performs the assessment and design and monitors ongoing process of a project, including the coordination of the project with project delivery team.
- Leading/working with a team of EC&I engineers/designers in developing engineering deliverables throughout various stages of the project.
- Prepare drawings, functional and technical specifications, and contract documents.
- Performs calculations and evaluations in the design of equipment and systems for industrial applications.
- Interfaces and co-ordinates 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.
Here’s What You’ll Need
- Possess in depth knowledge of the electrical engineering discipline.
- Experience in 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
Benefits
- Free single medical cover
- Digital GP service
- Enhanced parental leave pay
- Free membership of employee assistance
- Free membership of parental programmes
- Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships
- Collectively programme with matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations
- Work-life balance and flexibility, hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours
Our Culture
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.
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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.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact mike.brown@global.amentum.com.
About Amentum
For more than 100 years, Amentum has tackled the world’s toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. With more than 50,000 employees on all seven continents and in more than 60 countries, Amentum delivers a broad range of operational support services to meet the critical needs of our clients. Our headquarters are in Chantilly, VA. Find us online at https://www.amentum.com/.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please complete our Accommodation Request. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you need assistance, please reach out to workdaycandidateaccounts@amentum.com.
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