Principal EC&I Engineer

Amentum; Risley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Risley seeks a Principal EC&I Engineer to lead electrical systems design for key projects. The successful candidate will manage design delivery teams, produce documentation, and ensure project milestones are met. Strong collaborative skills and knowledge in machinery safety and instrumentation design are essential. The role offers a competitive package with a focus on work-life balance and flexibility.

Benefits

Free single medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Professional development reimbursement

Qualifications

• Ability to estimate hours for scope changes and outline supporting schedules.
• Knowledge and experience in project delivery with a focus on design phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead and take responsibility for the delivery of design aspects of projects.
• Produce and check engineering deliverables for design development.
• Contribute to multi-discipline design documentation.

Skills

Management of design delivery teams

Machinery Safety and UKCA Marking

Process Instrumentation Design

Electrical Power and Services Design at LV

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability.

Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all.

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 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.

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

For our team in Birchwood Park we are seeking a Principal EC&I Engineer.

Scope

The candidate will be responsible to lead the CE&I electrical systems design for SIXEP Cooling Towers and Other Local Projects.

The role will involve the production and checking of engineering deliverables to support design development through concept and preliminary phases, and into detail design, and assistance during installation and commissioning borne design queries. The candidate will be responsible for providing technical support to all aspects of CE&I engineering.

Specific Responsibilities

• Lead and take responsibility for the delivery of the design aspects of the project.
• Working with a small integrated design team in the delivery of design packages against milestones.
• Contribute to the production of multi-discipline design documentation such as, but not limited to: Project Requirement Documents, Basis of Design, Project Verification Plans, Quality Plans, Design Justification Report.
• Determine project requirements independently.
• Review / checking of design document and CE&I deliverables from a senior CE&I designer.
• Ability to estimate hours for scope changes or additional works along with outlining supporting schedule for the discipline.
• Support and contribute to the delivery of Design Reviews.
• Produce Reports and documentation to comply with CDM.
• This role requires interface with Integrated Design Team, facility team (including systems engineering), other project functions and must work closely throughout project phases.

Requirements

• Management of design delivery teams
• Machinery Safety and UKCA Marking
• Process Instrumentation Design
• Electrical Power and Services Design at LV
• Understanding and application of the required deliverables and design process for each of the CE&I areas
• Delivery within the SL Management System
• Estimate & schedule production and progress reporting
• The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment is essential
• Knowledge and experience in project delivery with experience of optioneering, front-end design and detail design

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.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.