Principal EC&I Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Employee rewards

Training and professional development

Flexible holiday allowances

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Epsom is seeking an engineer to lead project teams in the design of Electrical, Control and Instrumentation (EC&I) systems. The ideal candidate will have chartered status and experience in safety-critical contexts.

This role offers competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, and a hybrid working culture that emphasizes flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experience leading project teams consisting of both junior and senior engineers.
• Knowledge and application of various control systems, especially in safety-related contexts.
• Proven ability to engage with clients and develop strong working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design of Electrical, Control and Instrumentation (EC&I) systems.
• Lead EC&I engineering project teams in delivering project scopes.
• Deliver early-stage FEED work packages for EC&I and control systems.

Skills

Leadership in project teams

Knowledge of control systems

Client engagement

Design and implementation of control systems

Safety engineering

Education

Chartered engineer status

Accredited Functional Safety Engineer certification

Job description

Overview

Shaping a smarter, more agile world.

We are a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization, connecting people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We value diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge, and we offer flexible and remote working policies.

Your role

• Contribute to the design of Electrical, Control and Instrumentation (EC&I) systems solutions for AtkinsRéalis clients.
• Systems can range from simpler and conventional EC&I hard‑wired systems to complex multi‑panel systems with significant programmable elements used in safety or security critical contexts.
• Lead EC&I engineering project teams while working closely with clients and stakeholders.
• Deliver early‑stage FEED work packages, encompassing a broad range of EC&I and control systems work scopes.
• Deliver requirements, detailed design and implementation phase work packages, including a broad range of EC&I and control systems deliverables and artefacts.
• Input into the overall direction of the EC&I Capability and resourcing.

About You

• Capable of leading project teams from junior to senior engineers and consultants.
• Knowledge and experience of a broad range of control systems and electrical control equipment and their applications in automated and safety‑related systems.
• Experience engaging with clients to understand their technical and contractual requirements and developing successful working relationships with engineers and consultants at all levels of the organization.
• Experience designing, implementing, substantiating, verifying, validating and safety‑justifying high‑integrity software‑based protection and/or safety control systems.
• Chartered engineer status with a relevant professional body.
• Accredited Functional Safety Engineer (e.g., TUV Rheinland IEC 61508/IEC 61511 FSEng).

Rewards & benefits

Competitive salaries, employee rewards, training and professional development opportunities, hybrid working culture, and flexible holiday allowances.

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance. Offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process may require proof of residency in the UK for five years or longer.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Disability Confident Leader. We value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities and offer an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria.