Principal EC&I Engineer

Job Description

Overview

Shaping a smarter, more agile world.

You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally.

We're passionate about what we do, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. Simply put, this a great place to be. So, when it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life.

As a Principal EC&I Engineer in 'Aerospace, Defence, Security and Technology' (ADS&T), you'll play a vital role in shaping your projects. Working alongside talented colleagues across all disciplines, you'll provide leadership, support and delivery of Electrical, Control and Instrumentation (EC&) activities and work packages. Working closely with clients, you'll be trusted to lead the development and implementation of solutions to solve their most complex problems.

AtkinsRéalis provides consultancy and engineering services to a range of clients in industries such as Nuclear Power, Defence, Rail and Aerospace. Due to strong growth, particularly in the nuclear sector, we are looking to expand our team.

Your role

• The role is to contribute to the design of Electrical, Control and Instrumentation (EC&I) systems solutions for AtkinsRéalis clients.
• The systems can vary from simpler and conventional EC&I hard wired systems up to complex multi panel systems with significant programmable elements and be used in a safety or security critical contexts.
• Lead Electrical, Control and Instrument (EC&I) engineering project teams while working closely with clients and stakeholders.
• Responsible for the overall delivery of early-stage requirements FEED (Front End Engineering Design) work packages, which can include a broad range of EC&I and Control Systems work scopes.
• Responsible for the overall delivery of the requirements, detailed design and implementation phase work packages, which can include a broad range of EC&I and Control Systems deliverables and artefacts.
• Input into the overall direction of the EC&I Capability and resourcing.

About you

• Capable of leading project teams comprising of junior to senior engineers and consultants.
• Knowledge and experience of a broad range of control systems and electrical control equipment and its applications in automated and safety related systems.
• Experience of engaging with clients to understand the technical and contractual requirements, as well as developing successful working relationships with engineers and consultants at all levels of the AtkinsRéalis business.
• Experienced in the design, implementation, substantiation, verification & validation and safety justification of high integrity software-based protection and/or safety control systems.
• Chartered engineer status with a relevant professional body.
• Accredited Functional Safety Engineer (e.g. TUV Rheinland IEC161508/IEC61511 FSEng).

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. 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. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.