Principal Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Epsom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Principal Engineer to join its Fusion and Advanced Reactor team. This role involves leading multi-disciplinary projects, developing innovative engineering solutions, and collaborating with clients and stakeholders. The successful candidate will have a relevant engineering degree and a strong track record in managing complex projects within the nuclear engineering sector, while promoting diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Family friendly employment policies

Inclusive employee networks

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading multi-discipline projects from concept to completion.
• Knowledge in engineering standards and at least one engineering discipline.
• Ability in generating high-quality technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Deliver projects across advanced reactor design and fusion markets.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders for impactful change.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Technical Documentation

Design Analysis

Education

Relevant Engineering Degree

Job description

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As a Principal Engineer in the Fusion and Advances Reactor team, you'll be responsible for a vast range of projects and innovation initiatives. Lead and develop talented multi-disciplinary teams. Work closely with clients and stakeholders, helping to shape the change that has a tangible, sustainable impact on the world. And with opportunities across the globe – there's no limit to how much you can grow and challenge yourself.

Working within our Fusion and Advanced Reactor team, you’ll be joining an aspiring group who are delivering projects across the advanced reactor design and fusion markets; all of which demand a multi-disciplinary approach to deliver solutions to problems that have not yet been broached in the nuclear engineering industry.

Requirements:

• A relevant engineering degree or equivalent.
• Established track-record and proven experience leading multi-discipline projects from concept through to completion.
• Experience of leading highly technical teams involving disciplines such as mechanical, process EC&I delivering equipment designs.
• Established capability in originating and progressing designs from concept through to detailed design, to a given set of requirements and constraints.
• Generating high quality technical documentation, for example engineering calculations, specifications, datasheets and technical reports.
• Knowledge and experience in relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Knowledge and experience in at least one of the following engineering disciplines: heat transfer, structural hand calculations, finite element analysis, and design for manufacture.
• Experience in at least one of the following technical areas: thermal power cycles, heat transfer, fluid flow, structural hand calculations, design codes and standards, finite element analysis, design for manufacture, manufacturing techniques, practical vacuum technology, cryogenic systems, or installation of mechanical systems.
• A strong can-do approach to work and able to communicate at all levels of the business and with customers.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience in the design, development, and construction of test rigs or design validation projects requiring integration of mechanical, electrical systems, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Appreciation and application in working with design standards.
• Understanding of systems engineering principles and the ability to apply V&V techniques across different phases of product development.
• Experience in producing bids and proposals or placing contracts with industry.
• Experience in project management, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Chartered status with the IMechE (or equivalent institution).

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. Please do not reference or include security clearance details in your application or CV.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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Worker Type: Employee

Job Type: Regular