Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Amentum; Spencers Wood; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free single medical cover

Digital GP service

Parental leave pay

Professional development support

Job summary

Amentum in the United Kingdom invites applications for an Electrical Engineer to join our growing team. The role involves design, assessment, and coordination across project lifecycle, with a focus on HV/LV distribution and building services in industrial settings.

You will lead EC&I engineers, prepare drawings and specifications, and perform calculations. Hybrid working is offered with 1-2 days in our Glasgow or Reading offices, plus occasional site visits as required.

Qualifications

• Good, accredited degree in Electrical Engineering or similar.
• 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.

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.
• Responsible for authoring/reviewing/checking on technical deliverables.
• Willing to travel if/when required.

Skills

Electrical engineering

HV/LV distribution

Project coordination

Travel willingness

Education

Accredited degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AMTECH

Job description

We offer hybrid working with 1-2 days in our Glasgow or Reading office. Occasional site visits may be necessary.

• 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.
• Responsible for authoring/reviewing/checking on technical deliverables.
• Good, accredited degree in Electrical Engineering or similar.
• 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.

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. If you’re passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.

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.

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.

We partner with VERCIDA, 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. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact .

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.