Lead Systems Engineer

Amentum; Scotland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a proactive Lead Systems Engineer to join its team in Scotland, working on critical energy power projects. The role involves overseeing the integration and documentation of electrical and safety systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates with a strong background in electrical engineering and experience in nuclear or oil & gas are encouraged to apply, as the company values diversity and offers flexible working options.

Benefits

Free Medical Cover

Enhanced Parental Leave Pay

Professional Development Reimbursement

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear or oil & gas sectors is preferred.
• Familiarity with RCC-E technical regulations and electrical reference standards.
• Strong skills in managing technical interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Produce and review system documentation for diverse systems.
• Ensure compliance with engineering rules and quality standards.
• Participate in OPEX activities and incorporate lessons learned.

Skills

Documentation

Coordination

Interface Management

Education

Background in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Amentum will 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.

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.

About the opportunity

Energy Power Programmes are delivering client critical works to some of our major UK and European Projects. Our embedded teams are delivering support to Hinkley Point C (New build power station in the South West), Sizewell C (located in the South East), helping develop technologies in SMR (Small modular Reactor) capability and working towards building Poland's first Energy Power station.

Working in both client facing and internal roles we are delivering major programme and project management capabilities throughout the project lifecycle. We are driving to deliver safe, high quality and to time solutions by thinking innovatively and working collaboratively.

Amentum are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Lead Systems Engineer to support the development, documentation, and integration of diverse electrical and safety systems within a complex engineering project environment. You’ll play a key role in the design and operation of EPR systems during design, construction, and commissioning phases-ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance throughout.

Not sure if you meet all the criteria? That’s okay. If you have relevant experience and a passion for electrical systems engineering, we’d still like to hear from you. Key responsibilities will be:

Produce, review, and update system documentation for a variety of diverse systems (ranging from electrical to hydrogen detection), including: Operator instructions, Human-machine interface (HMI) design, Safety and environmental specifications, Control logic design, Periodic testing documentation

Ensure documentation and designs comply with engineering rules, methodologies, quality standards, and digital tools

Manage technical interfaces with other disciplines involved in radioprotection equipment contracts

Oversee system design and operation throughout the EPR lifecycle (design, construction, commissioning) in line with regulatory and safety requirements

Integrate mechanical diagrams, functional diagrams, and 3D models into the relevant tools and systems

Handle modification requests from engineering teams-validate, challenge, and coordinate implementation based on feasibility and coherence

Participate in experience sharing (OPEX) activities, incorporating feedback and lessons learned from other projects

Qualifications

Background in electrical, systems, or process engineering

Experience in nuclear or oil & gas sectors

Familiarity with RCC-E technical regulations and electrical reference standards such as NFC15-100, NF C 13-200, BS7671, and IEC 60909

Understanding of instrumentation, radioprotection equipment, or experience in design, procurement, testing, or installation in a regulated environment

Strong documentation, coordination, and interface management skills

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. For greater online accessibility, please visit 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.