Senior EC&I Engineer (Nuclear)

AECOM; West of England; On-site; GBP 73,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements—alternative

6 weeks additional annual leave

Flex public holidays

Continuous learning and growth

Job summary

AECOM's Adelaide Building Engineering team is seeking a Senior EC&I Engineer with nuclear experience to lead the design and delivery of Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation systems for critical infrastructure projects.

You will prepare technical documentation, perform hazard and risk studies, guide engineers, support testing and commissioning, and collaborate with project managers, architects and other disciplines to ensure compliant, safe and efficient solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience delivering EC&I on major infrastructure projects.
• Nuclear experience, defence exposure is highly regarded.
• Sound understanding of Australian and international standards.
• CPEng/Chartered Engineer status desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering of EC&I systems across infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, drawings and calculations.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and designers.
• Undertake hazard and risk assessments and other technical investigations.
• Contribute to safety-related deliverables for safety-significant systems.
• Collaborate with project managers, designers and other engineering disciplines.
• Support testing, commissioning and validation activities.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to resolve issues.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Nuclear experience

Functional safety

Regulatory compliance

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

CPEng/Chartered Engineer desirable

Tools

PLC

SCADA

DCS

BMS

Power system studies

Job description

Our Adelaide Building Engineering team is looking for a Senior EC&I Engineer with Nuclear experience to join our growing Building Engineering team. This is a great opportunity to work on some of Australia's most complex engineering projects, supporting critical infrastructure for Australia's nuclear and defence capability. This role is based in Adelaide. Relocation packages are available for suitably qualified candidates.

• Lead the design and engineering of Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation (EC&I) systems, ensuring designs meet project requirements, relevant standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, specifications, drawings and calculations, working closely with other disciplines to deliver coordinated designs.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and designers, helping to build capability within the team and maintaining a high standard of technical delivery.
• Undertake engineering studies, option assessments, hazard and risk assessments and other technical investigations to inform design development and project decisions.
• Contribute to engineering justifications, assurance documentation and safety-related deliverables for safety-significant and mission-critical systems.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Design Managers, architects and other engineering disciplines to integrate EC&I solutions across complex building and infrastructure projects.
• Support testing, commissioning and validation activities to ensure systems perform as required.
• Work directly with clients and key stakeholders, providing technical input and helping to resolve engineering and project issues as they arise.
• A degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualifications and experience.
• Proven experience delivering electrical, control and instrumentation systems across major infrastructure, industrial, defence, energy or other highly regulated projects. Nuclear experience, particularly defence, would be highly regarded.
• Strong technical knowledge across electrical power systems, control systems and instrumentation, with experience in areas such as LV/MV distribution, power system studies, PLC, SCADA, DCS, ICs, BMS and building automation.
• Experience developing engineering documentation through concept, preliminary and detailed design phases, with a sound understanding of relevant Australian and international standards.
• Experience with instrumentation specification, selection and integration, as well as resilient power systems including standby generation and UPS, and earthing, bonding and lightning protection.
• An understanding of functional safety, including hazard analysis, SIL assessment and verification, as well as requirements management, systems engineering and verification and validation processes.
• Sound technical leadership skills and the ability to work effectively with mechanical, civil, process and other engineering disciplines in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience working within highly regulated environments, with an understanding of engineering assurance, safety culture and the importance of quality in technical delivery.
• CPEng or Chartered Engineer status, or a commitment to achieving professional registration, is desirable.
• The ability to meet relevant AUKUS defence clearance requirements is essential.

Come and grow with us. Our global portfolio of work comprises the design of iconic and award-winning buildings and landscapes. From strategic planning through to project realisation, the connections we make among people and place provide sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities we serve. We place a premium on investing in digital capabilities and innovations which bring a unique consistency and efficiency to our scalable work. Together with our clients, we are working to evolve and elevate the built environment across sectors including social infrastructure, transit, technology and logistics, and commercial and corporate real estate, while focusing on solutions that promote long term health and wellbeing for all. Everyone belongs at AECOM We're committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company , a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality , #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer ., AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders - past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/. About AECOM AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, full-time, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
• Flex public holidays - swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities

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