Senior Electrical Engineer

Amentum; Reading; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Buy-sell up to 10 days extra holidays

9 day fortnight

Free medical cover

Digital GP service

Parental leave pay

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design large industrial facilities, including power stations and major manufacturing sites. The role combines design, calculation, and coordination with EC&I teams on UK projects, with hybrid working and occasional site visits.

You will develop electrical building services design, HV/LV distribution concepts, and prepare technical specifications and drawings, collaborating with clients and project teams in a defence and nuclear context.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical engineering discipline.
• Experience in HV/LV distribution design and protection systems.
• Experience in LV cable sizing and using cable sizing software (AMTECH).
• Experience in electrical building services design.
• Experience in contracting environment and site work.
• Willing to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and design projects, coordinating with the delivery team.
• Work with EC&I engineers/designers to develop deliverables.
• Prepare drawings, specs, and contract documents.
• Perform calculations for industrial equipment and systems.
• Coordinate with Safety Case and System Engineering teams.
• Assist with planning, cost development, and scheduling.
• Maintain communication with clients and project teams.

Skills

Electrical engineering

HV/LV distribution

Cable sizing software

Electrical building services

Contracting environment

Willing to travel

Tools

AMTECH

ETAP

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

About the Opportunity

Our Defence and Security provide design and engineering services for our nuclear and defence clients across the UK and abroad. Our team is experiencing exciting growth and long‑term prospects within our established practice, and we are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to design large industrial facilities, e.g. power station buildings, large manufacturing facilities, dockyards, etc.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Performs the assessment and design and monitors ongoing process of a project, including the coordination of the project with project delivery team.
• 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.
• Maintains effective communication with clients, project team members and project delivery team.

Qualifications

• Possess 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.

Desirable

• Experience in HV distribution and design and using cable sizing software (ETAP).
• Experience in Fire Alarm and Security systems design.
• Background in project design/engineering work in specialist area preferred (Nuclear and Defence Sector).
• Professionally qualified (e.g. Incorporated/Chartered) Engineer with a degree (preferred but not necessary) in the relevant discipline.
• Experience of working on Nuclear Safety Implicated systems.
• Experience in using AutoCAD/Revit software.
• Demonstrated record of maintaining own skills and knowledge at the forefront of the field.

Benefits

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive generous pension contribution, buy sell up to 10 days extra holidays, 9 day fortnight, 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

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.

EEO Statement

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